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Nellie Bly

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American journalist

United StatesJournalistsLived 1864 to 1922 · aged 57
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Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a mental institution...

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Portrait of a 21-year-old Bly in MexicoPortrait of a 21-year-old Bly in MexicoThe New York City Mental Health Hospital on Blackwell's Island, c. 1893The New York City Mental Health Hospital on Blackwell's Island, c. 1893Illustration of Bly being examined by a psychiatrist, from Ten Days in a Mad-HouseIllustration of Bly being examined by a psychiatrist, from Ten Days in a Mad-HouseUnited for Libraries Literary Landmark on Roosevelt Island (formerly Blackwell's Island) that mentions Bly's connection to the islandUnited for Libraries Literary Landmark on Roosevelt Island (formerly Blackwell's Island) that mentions Bly's connection to the islandA publicity photograph taken by the New York World newspaper to promote Bly's around-the-world voyageA publicity photograph taken by the New York World newspaper to promote Bly's around-the-world voyageA woodcut image of Nellie Bly's homecoming reception in Jersey City printed in Frank Leslie's Illustrated News on February 8, 1890A woodcut image of Nellie Bly's homecoming reception in Jersey City printed in Frank Leslie's Illustrated News on February 8, 1890Patent for an improved milk canPatent for an improved milk can

Awards 1

1998National Women's Hall of Fame

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Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a mental institution from within. She ushered in the era of stunt girl reporting and helped advance a new kind of immersion journalism.

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1922 · aged 57
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32 languages

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