August 26, 2001: This presentation is the second of a three part series featuring a new book entitled Dairies of Girls and Women: A Midwestern American Sampler (The University of Wisconsin Press) edited by Suzanne L. Bunkers, professor of English and director of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. In her book, Professor Bunker captures and preserves the diverse lives of forty-six girls and women who lived in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin between 1837 and 1999. Follow this link to read a text version of this presentation.

August 19, 2001: Today's presentation is the first of a three part series featuring a new book entitled Dairies of Girls and Women: A Midwestern American Sampler (The University of Wisconsin Press) edited by Suzanne L. Bunkers, professor of English and director of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. Dairies of Girls and Women captures and preserves the diverse lives of forty-six girls and women who lived in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin between 1837 and 1999. By approaching dairies as historical documents, Professor Bunker offers readers insight into the self-images of girls and women, the dynamics of families and communities and the kinds of contributions girls and women have made, past and present. Follow this link to read a text version of this presentation.