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janescimeca.bsky.social
@janescimeca.bsky.social
Historian, Biographer of Geraldine L. Thompson
Professor of History at Brookdale Community College
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There are research projects to grade, and I clean the oven instead.
December 14, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet, and so much more. The new book, Dear Miss Perkins by Rebecca Brenner Graham is discussed on my latest podcast episode on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
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Rebecca Brenner Graham, "Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins's Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany" (Citadel Press, 2025) - New Books Network
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December 10, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Today in world civilization class, I taught that the American century was over. First time that happened in 30 years of college lecturing.
December 3, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Reposted
If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.
November 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Take a walk with me around the Visitor Center at Thompson Park in Lincroft, New Jersey. Geraldine L. Thompson's home for over 70 years! #njhistory #womenshistory #mrsthompsonsavestheday
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Jane Scimeca on Geraldine L. Thompson
YouTube video by Women's History with Professor Jane Scimeca
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November 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
It was great to share Geraldine L. Thompson's story on
with Jacqui Tricarico @news12li.bsky.social
@njhistory.bsky.social #mrsthompsonsavesheday #njhistory www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAoj...
Remembering Ruth Mandel, Geraldine Morgan Thompson and Beatrice Alice Hicks
YouTube video by Steve Adubato
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November 18, 2024 at 9:24 PM
NJ Hall of Fame at American Dream Welcomes Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Phil Simms, & 18 Other Jersey Legends:

Geraldine Thompson, Red Bank, social reform pioneer and founder of VNA Health Group who earned the nickname “First Lady of New Jersey” due to her philanthropic and social service activities.
NJ HALL OF FAME AT AMERICAN DREAM WELCOMES HOME MERYL STREEP, PAUL RUDD, PHIL SIMMS, AND 18 OTHER JERSEY LEGENDS
NJ Hall of Fame at American Dream Welcomes Home Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Phil Simms, and 18 Other Jersey Legends The 16th Annual Induction Ceremony hosted by Danny DeVito will premiere on social medi...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
When it comes to iconic American women, no one compares with Jackie O! Our podcast conversation is pretty great, too - on New Books in Women's History @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social Congrats to Karen M. Dunak and @nyupress.bsky.social megaphone.link/NBNK6302363498
Karen M. Dunak, "Our Jackie: Public Claims on a Private Life" (NYU Press, 2024) by New Books in Women's History
An interview with Karen M. Dunak
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November 18, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Hello, beautiful! Here's my podcast on New Books in Women's History. Fascinating new look at all things beauty. Margarette Lincoln's book, Perfection published by Yale University Press. @yalepress.bsky.social @margarettel.bsky.social @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
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Margarette Lincoln, "Perfection: 400 Years of Women's Quest for Beauty" (Yale UP, 2024) by New Books in Women's History
An interview with Margarette Lincoln
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November 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM