Hidden and Erased - Writing Women Out of History

Hidden and Erased - Writing Women Out of History, takes as its starting point, the treatment of Elizabeth O'Farrell in the iconic photograph of Pearse's surrender to General Lowe which was altered to erase her presence from this moment in history.

Rathangan Community LibraryRathangan

Event Details

  • Sat 14 Dec  2019
  • 9.30am - 1.00pm

  • Cost: Free event

  • Venue Details
    Rathangan Community Library

    Canal Court
    Rathangan



Hidden and Erased - Writing Women Out of History takes as its starting point, the treatment of Elizabeth O'Farrell in the iconic photograph of Pearse’s surrender to General Lowe which was altered to erase her presence from this moment in history.

In Irish Revolutionary Women; Histories, Memories and Legacies - Dr Mary McAuliffe UCD, will address how women were written out of the official history of the revolutionary period and how their stories are now being recovered and told.

In From an Emigrant’s letter to discovering Dr Kathleen Lynn - Geraldine O'Reilly will speak about her interest in emigrant/famine/social history and her commission on Dr Kathleen Lynn.

In 'On the Study of Science by Women': Ellen Hutchins and her pioneering studies in cryptogamic botany.'  Kate Flood will tell the story of one of Ireland’s pioneering botanists.

The Question and Answer Session will explore ways in which to identify and acknowledge women as active players in the making of history.

This is a free event but booking is essential ph. 045 528078 or email rathanganlib@kildarecoco.ie

Teas/Coffee and finger food included. Registration from 9.30am. Starts at 10.00am concludes at 1.00pm

This event is supported by Kildare Co Co/Creative Ireland’s Bursary Awards 2019


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