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The Queen of American Agriculture: A Biography of Virginia Claypool Meredith (Founders)
Frederick Whitford
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Hardcover. Virginia Claypool Meredith's role in directly managing the affairs of a large and prosperous farm in east-central Indiana opened doors that were often closed to women in late nineteenth century America. Her status allowed her to campaign for the education of women, in general, and rural women, in particular. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFSJ1; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 839.
Virginia Claypool Meredith's role in directly managing the affairs of a large and prosperous farm in east-central Indiana opened doors that were often closed to women in late nineteenth century America. Her status allowed her to campaign for the education of women, in general, and rural women, in particular. While striving to change society's expectations for women, she also gave voice to the important role of women in the home. A lifetime of dedication made Virginia Meredith ""the most remarkable woman in Indiana"" and the ""Queen of American Agriculture.""Meredith was also an integral part of the history of Purdue University. ... Read more
Virginia Claypool Meredith's role in directly managing the affairs of a large and prosperous farm in east-central Indiana opened doors that were often closed to women in late nineteenth century America. Her status allowed her to campaign for the education of women, in general, and rural women, in particular. While striving to change society's expectations for women, she also gave voice to the important role of women in the home. A lifetime of dedication made Virginia Meredith ""the most remarkable woman in Indiana"" and the ""Queen of American Agriculture.""Meredith was also an integral part of the history of Purdue University. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
West Lafayette, United States
ISBN
9781557535122
SKU
V9781557535122
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Ref
99-1
About Frederick Whitford
Frederick Whitford is the coordinator of Purdue Pesticide Programs of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. Andrew Martin is a training specialist with the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, where he manages Indiana's commercial pesticide applicator training program. Phyllis Mattheis is a local historian from Wayne County, Indiana.
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