Sexism, Feminism & Library History

Paw'd Defiance

English - February 28, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Early libraries in the United States were private and available to only a few. Women played an important role in transforming libraries and turning them into public spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone. UW Tacoma Library Director Annie Downey talks about this history and the racism/sexism these librarians faced. Downey also discusses the overlap between libraries and the feminist movement.