Six Scholars/Six Books (Virtual)

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring online event that spotlights six pioneering women scholars. Explore the groundbreaking work of:

  • Jane Ellen Harrison – Classics and Greek religion
  • Agnes Arber – Botany
  • Marjorie Hope Nicolson – Imaginative literature
  • Beatrice Warde – Typography
  • M. F. K. Fisher – Gastronomy
  • Simone Weil – Philosophy and political activism

Each scholar’s legacy is illuminated through one of their masterful books, revealing how their ideas transformed their fields. 

Led by David Rose, Archivist of the New Rochelle Public Library, this engaging presentation is a unique journey into the world of women’s intellectual history.

Registration required.