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From mandolin clubs to musical theatre, Jewish women found joy, bonds, and purpose through musical self-expression in the early twentieth century. JHC Historian in Residence Madeline DeDe-Panken explores how music was a means for women to navigate changing societal expectations, including pursuing education and careers.

In this richly illustrated lecture Dr. Ridgway will discuss the Howard family’s many achievements, while also considering how some members of the family lost their heads while others kept them.

During Women’s History Month, join us to learn the hidden history of the designer Claire McCardell, who forever changed fashion—and the lives of women.

Moderated by Petra Slinkard