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Description
A Speakers Series at the California State Railroad Museum on March 13th and 26th, 1996. The first speaker is JoAnn Levy addressing the role of women in the Gold Rush era (1848-1854). Levy uses examples of Eliza Farnham and Mary Crocker to demonstrate varying views of life during the California Gold Rush. The second speaker, Dr. Jacqueline Reiner, addressed the evolution of women's work over the years, including family wage economies and factory work during World War II. Written on tape: WS Video No. 239
Type
moving image
Format
Original Sound Dual Channel Mono Color VHS
Form/Genre
Lectures
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
ID 430 cscrm_000494
Language
English
Subject
California--Gold discoveries Women
Provenance
California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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