February 12th Presentation – The Uppity Women of Downtown New York

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The Uppity Women of Downtown New York

Presented by Kathleen Hulser,  Public Historian

As New York grew in the 19^th century, its reputation as sin city ballooned almost as fast as women’s skirts. Just living in such a volatile place could endanger a woman’s most precious possession: her reputation. Today, the search for women who tested boundaries and redefined roles turns up a passel of uppity gals whose bonnets and ribbons cannot hide their bold spirits. Hulser will lead a presentation of some fascinating personalities, including Nellie Bly and Emma Goldman, who have ties to Roosevelt Island.

Sponsors: The Roosevelt Island Historical Society and

The New York Public Library, Roosevelt Island Branch

Tuesday, February 12^th, 2013 at 6:30 pm

This program is FREE and Open to the Public

This program is funded by the office of City Council Member Jessica Lappin

Row 1: Mary Rogers, Madam Restell, Emily Roebling. Row 2: Victoria Woodhull, Emma Goldman, Nellie Bly, Eleanor Roosevelt.