SAASC Presents: No Results Found – Uncovering Hidden Lives: Gender Bias in Archives and Special Collections

Authors

Thera Webb

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Description

On April 18th, 2024 SAASC hosted Thera Webb, the Women@MIT Project Archivist, for an enlightening conversation that challenges biases and celebrates the hidden treasures of women’s scientific history. This presentation embarked on a thought-provoking journey into the enthralling intersection of science and history. Together, we delved deep into the remarkable yet often overlooked contributions of women in biology and chemistry at MIT from 1865 to 2024, as portrayed in the captivating exhibit "Under the Lens." Thera Webb illuminated the meticulous process of archiving these invaluable narratives, shedding light on the pervasive gender bias that has shaped historical records.

Publication Date

4-18-2024

Keywords

SJSU SAASC, iSchool, student groups, Society of American Archivists, Women's Scientific History, gender bias, San Jose State University

Disciplines

Archival Science | Library and Information Science | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

Webb, Thera, "SAASC Presents: No Results Found – Uncovering Hidden Lives: Gender Bias in Archives and Special Collections" (2024). Event Archive. 50.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/saasc_events/50