Challenge to "Prima laureate de mundo" claim, 1971-1972
Content Description
Correspondence, promotional materials and newspaper/article clippings relating to the tercentenary celebration of the birth of Elena Piscopia (1646-1684), first woman to receive a PhD in 1678.
Dates
- Other: 1971-1972
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.84 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger document cases.)
Language of Materials
English
General
Correspondence (copies) re challenge to Piscopia primacy as first woman to hold Ph.D.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu