The Queen of American Agriculture A Biography of Virginia Claypool Meredith |
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| Author:
| Whitford, Frederick
Martin, Andrew G.
Mattheis, Phyllis |
| Series title: | The Founders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55753-518-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2008 |
| Publisher: | Purdue University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Virginia Claypool Meredith's role in directly managing the affairs of a large and prosperous farm in east-central Indiana opened doors that were often closed to women in late nineteenth century America. Her status allowed her to campaign for the education of women, in general, and rural women, in particular.
Virginia Claypool Meredith's role in directly managing the affairs of a large and prosperous farm in east-central Indiana opened doors that were often closed to women in late nineteenth century America. Her status allowed her to campaign for the education of women, in general, and rural women, in particular.