John Hay Library Exhibit on the Web

["Rosemary L. Cullen" <AP201034@BROWNVM.brown.edu>]

"She is More to be Pitied than Censured"

Women, Sexuality, and Murder in 19th Century America

http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/University_Library/publications/RLCexhibit/shes

The exhibition focuses on sexual scandals and murders in 19th century America
that involved women in a significant way:  as victims, as perpetrators, or as
involved bystanders.  The materials reflect period attitudes on adultery,
abortion and contraception, domestic abuse, and illegitimacy.  Most note-
worthy, perhaps, is how closely many of these events mirror contemporary
issues concerning women, sexuality, and murder.


The exhibition itself will be at the John Hay Library, Brown University, 20 Pro
spect St., Providence, RI, until May 15.  The John Hay Library is open to
the public, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact:

Rosemary L. Cullen
Curator of the Harris Collection
John Hay Library
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
e-mail:  Rosemary_Cullen@brown.edu
tel:  401-863-1514