Mary Reed: podcast appearances and interviews

Mary Reed (1854–1943) was an American Christian missionary known for her work in India. Initially, she worked as a school teacher in Ohio before becoming a missionary with the Cincinnati Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884. Her early missionary efforts were focused on zenana missions in Cawnpore. In 1890, she experienced a mysterious physical disability which was later diagnosed as leprosy. After returning to the United States on a furlough to recover, Reed confronted her diagnosis and resolved to dedicate her life to serving lepers in India. She returned to India in 1891, choosing Pithoragarh among the Himalayan foothills as her working location. There, she informed her family and friends about her purpose and her reason for engaging in this specialized work. Reed established and managed an institution at Chandag that was recognized for its order and well-organized facilities. She continued her work among lepers in India until her death. Throughout her life, Reed received recognition for her service, including the Kaisar-i-Hind Medal. Her dedicated efforts contributed significantly to leprosy care and missionary work in India.