Into this time of uncertainty, turmoil, and great change was born one who would become one of Alabama's most infuential citizens and an activist for education and prison reformation.

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Julia Tutwiler - Educator and Activist

Helping to keep the good deeds of notable women in history alive is one of my passions. I hope you enjoy the article. Remember, I love feedback, so feel free to leave comments. Thank you.

Hi Francine. Yes, Julia Tutwiler was sure a dynamo in her time. She would fit right into today's society with other strong women leaders.

I have been doing more research on Julia and cannot find which university she attended in Germany. In fact, there is not much more written about her than what I wrote.

For as prominent, successful, and dedicated to education as the Tutwiler family was I am surprised there is not a whole lot to be found in research about them. Even today, some descendants of theirs are very successful in higher education.

This woman fascinates me for her pluck and determination/dedication and I would like to know more about her.

Nice article, Phyllis. What a great lady!

Oh my gosh, Francine...thank you for this interesting update. I added this to my research files on the Tutwiler family.

I would also love to know more about Theodor Fliedner. He must have been an interesting person with lots of accolades to his credit. If you write an article about him and the university, I will love to read it.

Thanks, again.

this was a nice inspiration piece to read first thing in the morning! I took it for granted that men, women and juveniles would be kept in separate prisons. Yeesh! I would want to be in prison before her reforms!

Thanks, Lisa. It amazes me that a woman in that time era was able to not only see the wrongs, but to dedicate herself to correcting such great errors. Julia Tutwiler was a woman of strong influence and determination.