Woman of the Century — Myrtie E. Furman (1893)
“ In 1886 she accepted the position of professor of elocution in a young ladies' school in Ogoiitz, near Philadelphia. She remained there two years. For the past four years she has filled the chair of elocution in Swarthmore College. Miss Fumian has been successful as an instructor. Her methods are abreast with those of the best educators, and her work is thoroughly and conscientiously done. Although entirely sightless, Miss Furman enjoys travel and has a more enthusiastic appreciation of the beauties of nature than many who. having eyes, see not. ”
