Louisa Knapp Curtis

Biography

Louisa Knapp Curtis helped shape American domestic life through her work as editor and publisher of the Ladies' Home Journal, curating content that guided women in health, fashion, and civic involvement. Her editorial vision created a welcoming space that balanced practical advice with cultural enrichment.

Curtis’s leadership fostered a magazine that became a national institution, empowering readers and setting a standard for responsible media; her memory is honored at Laurel Hill Cemetery by those who remember her influence on American home life.