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SUMMARY:The Lasting Legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:A Women’s History Month Presentation By Janet Lemond\n\n(Note: 3 PM is the correct time\, changed from 1 PM!)\n\n  \nThis event is free. No registration required.\n\n  \nThe National Women’s History Month theme for 2026 is “Leading the Charge: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future\,” focusing on women’s vital roles in creating environmental\, economic\, and social sustainability. Who better exemplifies this than Dr. Alice Hamilton? Dr. Alice Hamilton\, M.D.\, a local legend\, was a neighbor and friend of William Gillette\, but she was much more than this.\n\n  \nCome hear the legend of the woman who helped cure the insane “Mad Hatters” in Danbury\, CT\, driven mad by their job.\n\n  \nLearn about the women who stopped factories from exploding and destroying entire towns on the east coast during the World War.\n\n  \nHear the voice of the first female professor at Harvard University\, before women were even allowed to matriculate at this institution.\n\n  \nSee how our neighbor\, Dr. Alice Hamilton\, met with the Pope and tried to stop World War One.\n\n  \nPrepare to be amazed!\n\n  \nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, Janet will present a case study with guidance on how to discover what your ancestors did for a living. She will discuss the lasting legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton and how her impact is still being felt today.\n\n  \nAbout the Presenter:\nMs. Lemond worked for both OSHA and the EPA. While at OSHA\, she was responsible for sampling at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks. Her presentation will be both informative and empowering. Following the presentation\, Ms. Lemond’s book\, Doctor Alice Hamilton\, M.D.\, Neighbor of William Gillette\, will be available for purchase. If you like\, the author will be available to autograph your purchase.
URL:https://mchsct.org/event/the-lasting-legacy-of-dr-alice-hamilton/
LOCATION:Russell Library\, 123 Broad St\, Middletown\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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