May 2, 1883. Nannie Helen Burroughs, editor and National Baptist Convention leader was born in Orange, VA. She was president of the National Training School for Women and Girls which opened in 1909 in Washington, DC. She was known for her oratorical powers and executive ability. She lectured in various parts of the country and wrote for denominational papers. In 1905 she attended the World’s Baptist Congress in London and gave an address on ‘Woman’s Part in the World’s Work’. ABHS has a vertical file and several books with information about Burroughs.
