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Helen Herron Collection

Helen Herron was a trailblazing woman ahead of her time

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911

George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911. [USA: businessman and politician George von Lengerke Meyer (far right) with First Lady Helen Herron Taft]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911

George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
George Von L. Meyer with Mrs. Taft; Soldiers And Sailors Monument At Annapolis, 1911. [USA: businessman and politician George von Lengerke Meyer with First Lady Helen Herron Taft]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Baseball, Professional - L T R: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman... 1912

Baseball, Professional - L T R: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman... 1912
Baseball, Professional - Left To Right: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman; Mrs. Taft, Left Rear of President, 1912

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Baseball, Professional - Lt To Rt: Taft; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman; Mrs. Taft... 1912

Baseball, Professional - Lt To Rt: Taft; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman; Mrs. Taft... 1912
Baseball, Professional - Left To Right: Taft; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman; Mrs. Taft, Left Rear of President, 1912

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Democratic National Convention - Mrs. Norman E. Mack; Mrs. William H. Taft; Mrs. Hugh Wallace, 1912

Democratic National Convention - Mrs. Norman E. Mack; Mrs. William H. Taft; Mrs. Hugh Wallace, 1912. [Harriet T. Mack was the wife of editor and publisher Norman E

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Democratic National Convention - Mrs. Norman E. Mack And Mrs. William H. Taft, 1912

Democratic National Convention - Mrs. Norman E. Mack And Mrs. William H. Taft, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Democratic National Convention - Mrs. Norman E. Mack And Mrs. William H. Taft, 1912. [Harriet T. Mack was the wife of editor and publisher Norman E

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Baseball, Professional - L T R: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman... 1912

Baseball, Professional - L T R: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman... 1912
Baseball, Professional - Left To Right: Taft; Mrs. Knox; Sec. P.C. Knox; Vice President Sherman; Mrs. Taft, Left Rear of President, 1912

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Father Russell; Taft; Mrs. Taft... 1912

Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Father Russell; Taft; Mrs. Taft... 1912
Pan American Mass, Thanksgiving Day At St. Patrick's - Father Russell; [US President] Taft; Mrs. Taft; Maj. Butt, 1912. [Roman Catholic service held at St

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Sitting In Door of Auto; with Mrs. Taft, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs

Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Sitting In Door of Auto; with Mrs. Taft, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Sitting In Door of Auto; with Mrs. Taft, 1912. [USA: Alice Roosevelt Longworth and First Lady Helen Herron Taft]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Garden Fete with President And Mrs. Taft, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Garden Fete with President And Mrs. Taft, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Garden Fete with President And Mrs
Garden Fete with President And Mrs. Taft, 1912. [US president William Howard Taft and First Lady Helen Herron Taft]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Dedication of Monument to John Paul Jones, 17 April 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Dedication of Monument to John Paul Jones, 17 April 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Dedication of Monument to John Paul Jones, 17 April 1912. Mrs. Taft; Unidentified; Naval officer, Unidentified; Adm. Dewey; Sec. Meyer; Taft; Sec. Stimson; Dr. Charles Wood, Praying

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Baseball, Professional - President And Mrs. Taft; General Clarence Edwards, 1910

Baseball, Professional - President And Mrs. Taft; General Clarence Edwards, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Professional - President And Mrs. Taft; General Clarence Edwards, 1910

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Horse Shows - President And Mrs. Taft And Senator Bailey, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Horse Shows - President And Mrs. Taft And Senator Bailey, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse Shows - President And Mrs. Taft And Senator Bailey, 1910

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911

Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911. [First Lady Helen Herron Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911

Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Herron House, Cincinnati, Ohio - Home of Mrs. William H. Taft, Who Was A Herron, 1911. [First Lady Helen Herron Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. [First Lady Helen Herron Taft observes bushcraft demonstration]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. [First Lady Helen Herron Taft (left) observes bushcraft demonstration]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire; Mrs. Taft Watching, 1911. [First Lady Helen Herron Taft (2nd left) observes bushcraft demonstration]

Background imageHelen Herron Collection: William Howard Taft, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing

William Howard Taft, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William Howard Taft, between 1910 and 1920
William Howard Taft, between 1910 and 1920. US president with his wife Helen Herron Taft and naval officers



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Helen Herron was a trailblazing woman ahead of her time. Born in the late 19th century, she defied societal norms and pursued higher education, becoming one of the first women to graduate from college in her town. Helen was passionate about social justice and dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and equality. She was a fierce advocate for suffrage, marching alongside other brave women in the fight for voting rights. Helen believed that every voice deserved to be heard, regardless of gender or background. Her tireless efforts helped pave the way for future generations of women to have a seat at the table. In addition to her activism, Helen was also a talented writer and speaker. Her powerful words inspired many and challenged the status quo. She used her platform to shine a light on injustices and push for change. Helen Herron's legacy lives on today as an inspiration to all who strive for equality and justice. Her courage, determination, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire us to stand up for what is right and make our voices heard.