by Sharon Hall | Aug 11, 2014 | Mothers of Invention
If you’re in law enforcement or serve your country in the military, you have today’s “mother of invention” to thank for helping protect you when bullets are flying. Stephanie Louise Kwolek was born on July 31, 1923 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to parents John and...
by Sharon Hall | Jun 2, 2014 | Mothers of Invention
The subjects of today’s article were not only “mothers of invention” but also made a bit of naval history as well, contributing to the Union’s cause during the Civil War. Sarah Mather Unfortunately, for history’s sake, little is known about inventor Sarah Mather. One...
by Sharon Hall | Mar 3, 2014 | Mothers of Invention
Lillian Moller Gilbreth was born on May 24, 1878 in Oakland, California to parents William and Anne Moller. She grew up in a Victorian, German-American home, the second and oldest of ten children (the first child died in infancy). Lillie (she later changed her name...
by Sharon Hall | Dec 16, 2013 | Mothers of Invention
Wintry and snowy weather is upon us early this year and one of the most essential devices in our cars is the windshield wiper. Alabama-born Mary Anderson was visiting New York City in 1902. The weather was sloppy and wet and trolley car drivers had to keep the...
