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Canadian educational reformer (1858–1910)

Adelaide Sophia Hoodless (née Addie Hunter; February 27, 1858 – February 26, 1910) was a Canadian educational reformer who founded the international women's organization known as the Women's Institute.

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She was the second president of the Hamilton, OntarioYoung Women's Christian Association (YWCA), holding the position from 1890 to 1902.^[2] She maintained important ties to the business community of Hamilton and achieved great political and public attention through her work.^[3]

Early life and education

Adelaide Hunter was born on a farm near St.

George, Canada West (now Ontario), the youngest of twelve children. Her father died a few months after her birth^[1] on October 13, 1858. Her mother, Jane Hamilton Hunter, was left to manage the farm and a large household.

Perhaps the hard work and isolation of her youth inspired Hoodless to take up the cause of domestic reform years late