Ruth Simmons: Women in Education

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Date
1995-11-17
Main contributors
Simmons, Ruth; Greene, Andrea
Summary
Andrea Greene interviews Ruth Simmons, a professor and the first African American woman to hold the title of president at a major college/university, Smith College. She talks about her childhood, values, and life. She describes the beginnings of her career during college, challenges she faces as an African American woman, and her opinions on current social issues.
Publishers
The Friends of Women's Studies, University of Houston; Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of Houston
Genre
interviews
Subjects
Women; Educators; African Americans; Simmons, Ruth; College administrators; Smith College
Location
Houston, Texas
Collection
Barbara Karkabi Living Archives Series
Unit
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Physical Description
01:27:33
Notes

Collection

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Carey C. Shuart Women's Research Collection
Barbara Karkabi Living Archives Series
Other Identifiers
Other: HQ1233 .L5985 1995 DVD; Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm4470zq626
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