"Chatham’s Feminist Activists" Opening Reception: an InSisterhood Project featuring Chatham Alumnae

Saturday, October 12, 2019
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Art Gallery - Woodland Hall

This event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit will include photographs, memorabilia, and video honoring five Chatham alumnae who are featured in the project:
Kipp Dawson, ’94
Anne Lang, ’74
Lois “Toni” McClendon, ’02
Maureen McHugh, ’74
Cynthia Vanda, ’59

About InSisterhood:

Pittsburgh has a long history of producing entrepreneurs, philanthropists, artists, and musicians. What is less well known is that the region was also the birthplace of some influential leaders of the women’s movement and was home to several pioneering feminist organizations during the latter part of the 1900s. "n Sisterhood: The Women’s Movement in Pittsburgh" is an oral history and multimedia project created by Dr. Pat Ulbrich. The project is designed to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of this inspiring aspect of the region’s history and to highlight how progress was achieved through the hard work and determination of a diverse group of local grassroots activists.

Dr. Ulbrich recorded dozens of oral histories for individuals who were active in the women’s movement in Pittsburgh during the period 1967-1987. The In Sisterhood multimedia exhibit includes photographic portraits of the people who have participated in the oral history project, short documentary videos, period photos and memorabilia. The videos combine excerpts from the oral history interviews, archival footage and photos to document successful efforts by grass roots activists in Pittsburgh to break down barriers to equality for women and girls.

Registration

Fee : Free

Registration has closed. Please contact Melody Harris at m.harris@chatham.edu for additional information.

Location

Art Gallery - Woodland Hall

Directions

Campus Map

Parking is free in the Library Parking Lot which you can only enter off of Murray Hill Avenue (not to be confused with Murray Avenue).

Murray Hill Avenue can be reached from both Wilkins and Fifth Avenue and is a cobblestone street. From Fifth Ave, it is located between Maryland Ave and S. Negley Ave. From Wilkins, it is located between Murray Ave and S. Negley Ave.

Contact Information

Melody Harris
4123651578
m.harris@chatham.edu