Fine Print - Fall 2000 Volume XI, Number
3
America's First
Ladies
It's an election year! What a great time to examine the varied
roles of the First Lady-- past, present, and future. If you missed
this series the first time around, or want to attend again, join
us for all or part of this fascinating series. The series will be
offered on Wednesday afternoons in September and October and will
utilize book/discussion, video/discussion and a lecture. Copies
of the books are available through the Community Services office.
Call 832-1695 to reserve a copy and to sign up for this free series.
Discussions will be led by Elizabeth Eisen, Community Services Librarian.
The sessions are as follows:
September 6
1:00 - 3:00 pm
First Ladies -20th Century with Mike Wallace
Video/Discussion
A comprehensive look at the influence and legacy of our First
Ladies including insights from historian Doris Goodwin. |
September 13
2:00 - 3:00 pm
First Ladies by Betty Boyd Caroli
Book/Discussion
Caroli, a professor of history at Kingsborough Community College
of the City University of New York, examines the lives and special
qualities of each of the First Ladies. |
September 20
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Abigail Adams
Video/Discussion
Part of the American Women of Achievement series, this video
is a biographical tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Abigail Adams. |
September 27
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Portia: The World of Abigail Adams by Edith Gelles
Book/Discussion
Portia is a compelling study of an unusual eighteenth-century
American woman who was bound by the conventions and restraints
imposed on women of her time but managed to make a difference.
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October 4
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Tragedy
Lecture by Dr. Earl Spangler
Born to wealth, accustomed to privilege, well educated, lively
and quite flirtatious but often neurotic, nagging, insensitive,
and accused of being a Confederate sympathizer. Who was Mary
Todd Lincoln? Come and find out and feel free to ask questions.
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October 11
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography by Jean H. Baker
Book/Discussion Baker, a professor of history at Goucher College,
uses letters and documents to portray a woman whose strong will
made her one of the most misunderstood First Ladies. |
October 18
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
Video/Discussion
Part of the A&E Biography series, this video examines one of
the most respected and admired First Ladies and how she transformed
the place of women in society and in the White House. |
October 25
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of American Liberalism
by Lois Scharf
Book/Discussion
Scharf, adjunct associate professor of history at Case Western
Reserve University, incorporates the latest scholarship in women's
studies to present a compelling portrait of both the public
and private Eleanor Roosevelt. |
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