Research Librarian at @gwbooks | Historian of early American women | Current 📖 project: The life of Elizabeth Willing Powel | Opinions are my own.
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In November of 1792, George Washington wrote a letter to Elizabeth Willing Powel voicing his thoughts on resigning as President. She responded, convincing him to run for a second term.
Learn more about Powel's letter to Washington: bit.ly/3MojHiq
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What did Washington write in the Acts of Congress? How did he learn to become a professional soldier? Who left notes in some of his books?
Coming Soon: Secrets of Washington’s Archives, a new vodcast about Washington's library. Learn more bit.ly/42JFEzc
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Check out our next podcast project on George Washington’s books, coming this June!
What did Washington write in the Acts of Congress? How did he learn to become a professional soldier? Who left notes in some of his books?
Coming Soon: Secrets of Washington’s Archives, a new vodcast about Washington's library. Learn more bit.ly/42JFEzc
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A new episode of 2 Complicated 4 History is out now! Samantha Snyder talks about the incomparable Elizabeth Willing Powel, and how she had an instrumental role in George Washington taking a second term as president. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Hello, followers & others: My latest podcast #phihpod on Flora MacDonald is available, including interview w/ Jim Ambuske
@JamesPAmbuske Learn about her involvement (1700's) w/ both the Jacobite Rebellion & Revolutionary War Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Tonight, join us for a special Ford Evening Book Talk on Women in George Washington's World, featuring a panel of scholars who contributed to the new edited volume.
Join the event: bit.ly/3Ym8Drf
Tune in tonight at 7PM ET to a fascinating lecture hosted by George Washington's Mount Vernon, about different women in George Washington's life, featuring myself, Lynn Price Robbins, George Boudreau, Cynthia Kierner, and Charlene Boyer Lewis!
youtube.com/watch?v=aFHqmMCo…
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New episode is out. Join @slsnyder2 and I as we talk about who Nelly Parke Custis is NOT engaged to, and whether he may or may not have excellent qualities in the future! soundcloud.com/user-58237486…
#History #podcast #womenshistory
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Today we are celebrating the 125th anniversary of the @librarycongress Thomas Jefferson Building. What part is your favorite?
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After so many years of hard work, it’s finally here!! 😅
My book, Beauty and the Brain, is available for pre-order! Everyone grab a copy from @UChicagoPress. For 30% off, use promo code UCPNEW. press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books…
I'll miss you too!! I can't wait to see what you and @jeanettepjones1 do together! 🙌😄
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After some shipping delays, excited to finally read @slsnyder2’s essay in this new edited collection 🤩
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The consumption of media and entertainment in the 18th century was more similar to today than you might think.
George Washington was an avid theater-goer and was known to have seen repeat performances of his favorite plays.
Learn more: bit.ly/2IQ9EDx
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COMING SOON: Join us on 8/11 for the 2022 Martha Washington Lecture featuring @fraserflora, @kig7w, and Kate Haulman for an in-depth look at Martha Washington and the just published definitive collection of her papers from @uvapress.
Register! bit.ly/2022MWL
My three writing partners for the week. I could not possibly be more lucky! #amwriting
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Out this month via @uvapress! "Women in George Washington's World" features essays by Charlene Boyer Lewis, Ann Bay Goddin, @sarageorgini, Kate Haulman, Cynthia Kierner, @Lprice3, @slsnyder2, and Mary V. Thompson: buff.ly/3yECiRl
