Women and Public Life

Bendl, who was a state representative in Jefferson County, Kentucky at the time of her interview, discusses her experiences in the public arena and answers questions about her positions on particular issues.

Bingham discusses the status of women and feminism and her Kentucky Foundation for Women.

Bogard is currently the Executive Director of Home Health Care for Humana, Inc., and discusses that position and her other business related experiences; her education and background and the role of women in business.

Braden, who became a nationally known figure in 1954 when she and her husband were charged with sedition for helping a black family buy a house in a white Louisville neighborhood, recounts her memories of the 1950s.

Braden discusses her background and the background of her husband, the late Carl Braden working with the Courier-Journal newspaper during the 1940s; the Wade desegregation case and her husband's trial for sedition in 1954; anti-Vietnam War activities in Louisville; and Ms. Braden's work with Progress in Education (PIE), a pro-busing organization active in Louisville during the 1970s.

Braden discusses her background and the background of her husband, the late Carl Braden working with the Courier-Journal newspaper during the 1940s; the Wade desegregation case and her husband's trial for sedition in 1954; anti-Vietnam War activities in Louisville; and Ms. Braden's work with Progress in Education (PIE), a pro-busing organization active in Louisville during the 1970s.

An interview about the experiences of an older, practicing woman attorney. (Detailed summary is available in interview folder.)

Chaney relates events of her life as they relate to her involvement in the work force as a woman employee.

Governor of Kentucky discusses past political history, personal life, and her program as governor.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

Ms Daugherty discusses her life in Louisville during and after the World War I Era.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

An oral history interview with a practicing lay midwife. Summary available in interview folder.

Ms. Emmons relates her experiences as a member of an industrial basketball team in the 1920s. These teams were sponsored by their companies for their advertising advantages.

Women in Politics. Judge Ewing discusses her personal history and her thoughts on women today and their involvement in politics. Ewing is a Juvenile Court Judge for Jefferson County & one of the first women in Kentucky to occupy such a position.

Women in the Religious Community and the Feminist Movement.

Ms. Fulkerson discusses the status of women and her account of education, career and family choices in the 20th century.

This tape relates to the life of Louise Grady and her involvement in the work force as a woman employee.

Women on the Louisville Board of Aldermen. Barbara Gregg, Second Ward Alderman for the city of Louisville, discusses how she got involved in politics. She also describes her involvement in city government and her campaign to get elected. She also describes her goal of setting up the Youth Council. She also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being a woman in politics and issues in politics that affect women.

Women in Politics. Haddad served on the Jefferson County Board of Education at the time of this interview. She shares her personal history opinions on the desegregation of Louisville schools, and views on the 1st year of court-ordered busing.

Interview about discrimination against women in medical practice. Additional information in the file.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

Discusses the National Organization for Women and herself.

Ms. Kaufman relates her life experiences as a Black professional woman including a tour as a Peace Corps Volunteer to Malawi, Africa. Additional information in the file.

The first 2 tapes are training sessions with local educators on Title IX, led by Dr. Mertz. The 3rd is an interview with Dr. Mertz. The 4th is a panel discussion on Title IX with Mertz, Jack Matthews & Susan Comfaniatte.

Women in Politics. Mulvihill served as a Louisville alderwoman at the time of this interview. She discusses her personal history and her career in politics.

An interview about women in business and issues concerning the status of women. Summary available.

An interview about the personal life of the narrator, a circuit court judge. Summary available.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

Schiff (born in 1924) discusses her career in real estate; her education; and her job opportunities for female realtors.

Schiff (born in 1924) discusses her career in real estate; her education; and her job opportunities for female realtors.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

Stovall was the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. She discusses her personal history and experiences in politics.

Biographical recollections of the former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky.

This interview was conducted while Stovall was serving as Lt. Governor. She discusses her long political career in Kentucky and the difficulties women face in politics.

Talks about her autobiography.

The narrator discusses women in politics.

Narrator talks about her autobiography.

A District Commissioner discusses her views. Summary available.

The narrator discusses the nursing profession in Kentucky.

This tape relates to the life of Dianne Wilson and her involvement in the work force as a woman employee.