In Her Words

Speeches, Essays & Narratives

This selection of speeches, essays, and narratives provides a first-person perspective on experiences and events in the lives of some of the women profiled in this exhibit. From Nobel laureate Gerty Cori’s philosophy of life to Julia Stimson’s typical day as a medical social worker, these words of prose contribute toward a better appreciation of the lives of our pioneering woman health professionals.

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