Clara Endicott Sears
(December 16, 1863 – March 25, 1960)
Was a distinguished American author, historian, and philanthropist. The author or compiler of 15 books, she was awarded a gold medal for literature by the National Society in 1942. She is known for her meticulous preservation of the history of the Millerite movement. Unlike SDA-sanctioned historians, Sears provided a clear-eyed look at the religious fervor and eventual devastation surrounding the 1844 "Great Disappointment."