During the 1830-1865 Reform Era, Gerrit Smith fought for equal rights for all people, especially through the movement for the abolition of slavery and the women’s rights movement. Smith lubricated the wheels of change with his resources of time, money, pen, and oratory, with his behavioral philosophy grounded in the Golden Rule. Norm Dann has written nine books on 19th Century history of the Smith family and their abolition, women’s rights, environmental, social justice, and Underground Railroad activities. He is a founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro and Professor Emeritus at SUNY Morrisville.