Women in science performance script, 1996.

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Women in science performance script, 1996.

This collection contains one brochure, one program, and a performance script of "Miz Wizard's Science Secrets." The presentation was written and is performed by Jane Curry. The premise is that she is developing a program for public access television that focuses on the history and role of women in science. The discussion includes the topics of nineteenth century scientific practice, evolution, the experiences of women in secondary and academic science in the 1960s, and the impact of feminist science. There is also biographical information about prominent women scientists.

.05 linear ft. (1 folder)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7400285

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Archives of Women in Science and Engineering (Iowa State University)

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The Archives of Women in Science and Engineering (Iowa State University Library) sponsors oral history interviews with women scientists and engineers in a wide variety of fields. The interviews document the career and experiences of these women in order to illustrate the critical role they played. From the description of Oral history interviews, 1997-[ongoing] (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 58387605 ...

Curry, Jane, 1945-

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Performer. Jane Curry, a native of Speedway, Indiana, received her B.A. (1967) in English from Hanover College and an A.M. (1970) and Ph.D (1975) in American Culture from the University of Michigan. She has been employed as an Assistant Professor of English and American Studies (1974-1978) at Lafayette College and as an independent scholar. Since 1981 she has been writing and performing independently and as part of the Minnesota Chautauqua. Her programs have included "Sa...