Margaret Eleanor Atwood CH CC OOnt CH FRSC (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, inventor, teacher, and environmental activist. Since 1961, she has published 18 books of
Tag: History
Women’s History Month: Virginia Henderson (Nursing)
Virginia Avenel Henderson (November 30, 1897 – March 19, 1996) was an influential nurse, researcher, theorist, and author. Henderson is famous for a definition of nursing: “The unique function of the
Fayette County Park (Camp Beckwith) Compendium 1934-1939
My good friend, Melanie, asked if I had any clippings for the Fayette County Park. I did not. This series of blogs will rectify that
Women’s History Month: Mary Anning (Palaeontologist)
Mary Anning (21 May 1799 – 9 March 1847) was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist who became known around the world for important finds she made in Jurassic marine
Women’s History Month: Harriet Powers (Quilting Genius)
Harriet Powers (October 29, 1837 – January 1, 1910) was an African-American slave, folk artist, and quilt maker from rural Georgia. She used traditional appliqué techniques to record local legends, Bible stories, and astronomical events on her quilts. Only
Women’s History Month: Constance Fox Talbot (Photography)
Constance Talbot (née Mundy, 30 January 1811 – 9 September 1880) married William Henry Fox Talbot, one of the key players in the development of photography in the
Thoughts and Ponderances 