Lerner, Gerda, 1920-2013
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Gerda Lerner was a historian and woman's history author; she also wrote poetry, fiction, theater pieces, screenplays, and an autobiography. She served as president of the Organization of American Historians and was a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lerner was one of the founders of the academic field of women's history. She played a key role in the development of women's history curricula and was involved in the development of degree programs in women's history.
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| referencedIn | Additional papers, (inclusive), (bulk), 1960-1984, 1978-1984 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| creatorOf | Boyer, Gene. Documenting the midwestern origins of the twentieth-century women's movement, 1987-1992. | Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project | |
| referencedIn | Friedan, Betty, 1921-2006. Papers, 1933-1985 | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| creatorOf | Gerda Lerner Family Collection, 1939-1978 | Leo Baeck Institute Archives | |
| referencedIn | Guide to the Barbara Omolade Papers | Sarah Lawrence College, Esther Raushenbush Library | |
| referencedIn | Guide to the Women’s History Graduate Program Records | Sarah Lawrence College, Esther Raushenbush Library | |
| creatorOf | Lerner, Gerda, 1920-. Gerda Lerner papers, 1963-1977 | John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library. Special Collections & Archives | |
| creatorOf | Lerner, Gerda, 1920-. Oral history interview with Gerda Lerner, 1978-1981. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Lerner, Gerda, 1920-. Papers, 1941-2001 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
| creatorOf | Lerner, Gerda, 1920-. The Grimke sisters from South Carolina : rebels against slavery : proofs, 1967. | University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries |
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| associatedWith | 17th International Congress of Historians |
| associatedWith | 3rd Berkshire Conference of Women Historians |
| associatedWith | ABC-CLIO Information Services |
| associatedWith | Adler, Alfred 1870-1937 |
| correspondedWith | Al Young |
| associatedWith | Alexander, Cathy, |
| associatedWith | Alice Kessler-Harris |
| associatedWith | Alice Paul Memorial Fund Committee |
| correspondedWith | Altizer, Nell |
| associatedWith | American Academy of Religion |
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Birth 1920-04-30
Death 2013-01-02
Americans
English
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