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Little Berks 2022

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians held its annual business meeting, the Little Berks, online this year. We welcomed all members of the Berks to attend this virtual conference.

Theme: “Reproductive Justice in a Post-Roe v. Wade America”

Program

11:00 am – 11:10 am Eastern Standard Time (U.S. and Canada)
Welcome and Reading of Land Acknowledgement
Deirdre Cooper Owens & Berks Co-President Barbara Molony

11:10 am – 11:20 am
Mezzo Soprano Marquita Raley-Cooper
selection TBA

11:20 am – 11:55 am
Video-recorded Conversation between Sabia Wade “The Black Doula,” a Queer and Reproductive Justice Activist, and Deirdre Cooper Owens
Includes at least 10-15 minutes for Q&A for Deirdre to answer questions from the group.

12:00 noon -1:00 pm
Lunch
There’ll be a breakout room for audience members to chat.

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Roundtable discussion about the historical impact of the Dobbs decision on women, birthing people, and their families with Q&A.
Alicia Guttierez-Romine (La Sierra University),  Johanna Schoen (Rutgers University), and Karin Wulf (Brown University).
Moderator: Deirdre Cooper Owens

2:15 pm – 2:25 pm
Conclusion
Deirdre Cooper Owens

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Business Meeting

2022 Little Berks Speaker Bios >

In Memoriam: Sandra Trudgen Dawson

Sandra Trudgen Dawson, historian of modern Britain, popular culture, medicine and women's health, a mother, a wife, and the executive administrator of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians passed away suddenly on May 18, 2024. A dear friend and lifeline to four cycles of the officers of the organization, Sandra is deeply missed as a colleague and friend to many Berks members. We invite you to share your memories and photos of Sandra as a member and key figure in the Berkshire Conference, as a teacher, a scholar and a friend. To share your … Read More >>

Prizes

Two Women Fencing,. ca. 1885

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians awards two annual book and article prizes in the following categories: A first book that deals substantially with the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. A first book in any field of history that does not focus on the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. … Read More »

History

Group of women historians, early 20th century

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians was founded in 1930 by Louise Fargo Brown of Vassar College and Louise Ropes Loomis of Wells College. Initially called the Lakeville History Group, after the Connecticut retreat where early meetings were held, the organization became the Berkshire Conference to reflect its new … Read More »

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Suzanne Lacey, Between the Door and the Street, 2013. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Forms part of: The Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn Museum)

Become a Member The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is a vital network of scholars that welcomes all women in the historical profession. We offer two kinds of events: our triennial … Read More »