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Join Kathryn L. Beasley as she talks about her book, "The Proof is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money." Her book discusses how rural women in Alabama and Florida used different aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service's home demonstration programming between 1914 and 1929 to earn extra money. Best for ages 18 yrs and older. Registration required. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time.
Author’s biography:
Kathryn L. Beasley received her PhD in history from Florida State University. She is a recipient of the Southern Association for Women Historians’ A. Elizabeth Taylor Prize for the best article in the field of southern women’s history. Her writing has also appeared in the Alabama Review, Florida Historical Quarterly, the Journal of the NACAA, Peanut Science, and the White House Quarterly. This is her first book, which received a starred review from The Library Journal, and was listed as one of the “seven books to read in 2025” by The Red & Black.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Online | History | Education | Author Event |
TAGS: | Online | Local Author Series |
Mon, Feb 17 | Closed |
Tue, Feb 18 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Feb 19 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Feb 20 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Feb 21 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Feb 22 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Feb 23 | Closed |