Alice Augusta Ball (July 24, 1892 – December 31, 1916) was an American chemist who developed the "Ball Method", the most effective treatment for leprosy during the early 20th century. She was the first woman and first African American to receive a master's degree from the University of Hawaii, and was also the university's first female and African American chemistry professor.
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Alice Augusta Ball 24 July 1892 Seattle, Washington USA
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31 December 1916 (aged 24) Seattle, Washington
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Zodiac | Leo |
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