March 18: Friends of Goddard Library presents lecture on 1870 ‘new’ woman

On Wednesday, March 18, Friends of Goddard Library present a talk with Dr. Claudia Lauper Bushman, a scholar-in-residence at the American Antiquarian Society.

America’s New Woman Circa 1870: Harriet Hanson Robinson Goes to Boston

Dr. Claudia Lauper Bushman

Dr. Claudia Lauper Bushman

  • Wednesday, March 18
  • Reception at 4:00, program at 4:30
  • Goddard Library Rare Book Room

Dr. Bushman will speak about one post-bellum “new” woman’s view of 1870 Boston.

This program is free and open to the public. RSVP to lscricco@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7573. Parking will be available.

About Dr. Bushman

Historian Claudia Bushman has taught American Studies at University of Delaware, Columbia University, and most recently at the Claremont Graduate Institute. She is in residence at the American Antiquarian Society for the academic year 2014-15.