Elsie Reasoner Ralph (April 25, 1878 â April 29, 1913) was an American war correspondent in Cuba and a sculptor.
The first female war correspondent in US history, Ralph travelled to Cuba to cover the SpanishâÂÂAmerican War under the cover story of being a nursing volunteer.
She married Lester Ralph on May 15, 1904, in New York City.
Moving to London, Ralph received the sum of $2,650 for a sculpted sundial, circa 1911.