HERstory Archive

Interview about Anne Ella Carroll
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Anna Ella Carroll

A writer, military strategist, and Presidential advisor to Lincoln leading to critical Union victories during the Civil War. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 1992.

Interview with Beatrice Tignor
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Dr. Beatrice Tignor

Educator, Assistant Superintendent,  chair of the local school board and state legislative roles as Delegate and Senator. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

Interview about Anna Ella Carroll
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C. Kay Larson

Independent scholar, author and specialist of civil war and women’s history; researcher on the contributions of Anna Ella Carroll, military advisor to Lincoln.

Interview with Carolyn Colvan
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Dr. Carolyn Colvan

Career in public service as the Acting Commissioner of Social Security and other federal, state and local roles.

Interview with Catherine Gira
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Dr. Catherine Gira

Educator and President of Frostburg State University. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 1997.

Interview with Dr. Charlene Dukes
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Dr. Charlene Dukes

First female president of Prince George’s Community College and served as chair of the Maryland State Board of Educatio. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

 

Interview with Cokie Roberts
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Cokie Roberts

Author, journalist and political commentator; one of the “founding mothers of NPR” and other news affiliates.

Interview about Elaine Danforth Harmon
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Elaine Danforth Harmon

WWII pilot and advocate for women pilots to finally receive an honorable discharge and GI benefits. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Ellen Sauerbrey
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Ellen Sauerbray

Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

 

Interview about Gail De Planque
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Gail DePlanque

A nuclear physicist and the first women to be appointed to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Internationally acclaimed for work on environmental radiation and peaceful uses of nuclear power. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

Interview with Helen Bentley
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Helen Delich Bentley

Advocate of Maryland’s maritime industry and the Port of Baltimore. Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

Interview about Jean Cryor
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Jean Cryor

A journalist and elected MD official with strong advocacy for women and pay equity. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

 

 

Interview with Jill Tietjen
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Jill Tietjen

Author, international speaker, electrical engineer, and women’s advocate. Inductee in the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.

Interview with Dr. Joanne Katz
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Dr. Joanne Katz

Dr. Joanne Katz-  Hopkins School of Public Heath specializing in blindness prevention, maternal and child health. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Josie Thompson
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Josie Thompson

Graphic designer, entrepreneur, international women’s advocate. MWHC Board Member.

Interview with Linda Busick
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Linda Busick

Worcester Co. Board of Commissioners, women’s advocate and MWHC volunteer.

Interview with Linda Linzey
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Linda Linzey

Educator, women’s advocate, and longtime MWHC volunteer.

Interview with Major Gen. Linda Singh
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Major General Linda Singh

First female Commandant of the Maryland National Guard known for her military and private sector leadership. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

Interview about Lizette Reese
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Lizette Witherspoon Reese

Educator and 1931 Poet Laurette of Maryland. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Lucille Clifton
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Lucille Clifton

Writer, educator, Poet Laurette of Maryland. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993.

Interview with Mary Fiek
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Mary Fiek

The “queen of anything aviation” served as a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, piloting, combat, cargo, and training aircraft. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Interview about Mary Goodwillie
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Mary Goodwillie

Founder of the Junior League of Baltimore and other civic organizations; suffrage advocate and supporter of the Red Cross and John Hopkins University. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Oretha Bridgewater-Simms
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Oretha Bridgewaters-Simms

Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Rita Robinson
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Rita Robinson

Educator, educational equity specialist, Title I X coordinator. MWHC Board of Directors. Inducted into the MD Women’s Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Interview with Ruth Wolf
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Ruth Wolf

Outstanding contributions to Maryland education and health services.

Interview with Sophia Balis
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Sofia Arabatzis Balis

Pediatric Dentist and the first woman appointed to the University of Maryland Dental School. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

Interview with Sue Ward
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Sue Ward

Social Work pioneer and First MD Secretary of Aging; advocate for critical provisions for Social Security and Medicare. Inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame 2015.

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