Two young women holding baskets in a field of pea plants. Taken sometime around 1890.
Friday, March 4, 2022

State Archives Presents Virtual Program with women’s history research topics

Raleigh, NC
Mar 4, 2022

The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual presentation, “Women’s History Research Showcase” Tuesday, March 22, 7-8 p.m.

Curious about what other researchers are discovering in the search room? Learn about two current projects using State Archives’ collections. Ph.D. candidates Madison Helman and Jewel Parker will share highlights of their research on murder ballad subjects and women healers. The panel will also point out digitized collections to explore for additional women’s history topics.

Join this free webinar to celebrate Women’s History Month and learn about research discoveries and women’s history collections at the State Archives. Register here, https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NxALcRHqT6KIvqg16Hz2JQ

Submit questions before the program to Adrienne Berney, adrienne.berney@ncdcr.gov or share your questions and comments during the event.

Image: picking peas in Kinston, detail, c. 1890, Brimley Photograph Collection 42, oversized box 2, folder 1

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