Historical photos show Gloria Steinem in Maine over 3 decades
Activist and author Gloria Steinem died on Sept. 3 at the age of 92.
Steinem became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the women’s movement in the U.S. and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life. A co-founder of Ms. magazine, she was a hugely recognizable presence wherever she went. Much of her life as an advocate was spent on the road, speaking at college campuses and community centers, at rallies and marches.
Steinem spoke in Maine several times, and was photographed on three separate occasions during appearances here in 1975, 1997 and 2013.
On Feb. 27, 1975, Gloria Steinem addressed an audience of Maine newswomen during a communications seminar held in Portland on the campus of what was then the University of Portland-Gorham. (Alice Brown/Staff Photographer)
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Steinem spoke to the women’s law section of the Maine Bar Association in South Portland on Sept. 25, 1997. (Jack Milton/Staff Photographer)
Steinem applauded a capacity crowd at Lorimer Chapel at Colby College in 2013. She was a guest speaker during a student-led week celebrating multiculturalism. (Michael G. Seamans/Staff Photographer)
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