Peck, Annie Smith Peck

Title

Peck, Annie Smith Peck

Contributor

Phillip, Emelda

Source

Annie Smith Peck, Image

birthday

1850-10-19

Birthplace

Providence, RI

Death Date

1935-07-18

Occupation

Mountaineer

Educator

Writer

Suffragist

Biographical Text

Annie Smith Peck was an adventurer and a noted speaker. Born to Anne and George Peck, she was the youngest of five children. Her highly achieving brothers had instilled a sense of competitiveness in her at a young age. Peck attended Dr. Stockbridge's School for Young Ladies and Providence High School. In 1872, she graduated from Rhode Island Normal School, a prep school for teachers. Peck also taught Latin at Providence High school. She wanted to attend Brown University like her father and her brothers had done but was rejected on the basis of her gender.