A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
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A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
A New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of History.Chapel Hill2007Approved by:Jacquelyn Dowd HallJames LeloudisPeter FileneJenna JacksonCatherine MarshallTo my parents, Richard and A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 Ann Micheletti, lor then- unconditional love and encouragement.iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWhile working on this dissertation. I enjoyed the support and assisA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
tance of numerous individuals and organizations. First. I would like to acknowledge those institutions that generously funded my work. A Mowry ResearcA New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 duate School supported this project's early stages. A Schlesinger Library Dissertation Grant from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, as well as a Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies, allowed me to carry out the final phases of research. Likewise. A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 I benefited enormously from a Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Research Related to Education, which made possible an uninterrupted yearA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
of writing.I am also grateful to the archivists and librarians who assisted me as I made my way though countless documents. The staff at the American A New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 s Institute of Technology Archives, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Archives, the National Archives at College Park, and the Rare and Manuscript Collection at Cornell University provided invaluable guidance. In particular. I would like to thank Donald Glassman at t A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 he Barnard College Archives. Sarah Hutcheon and Jane Knowles at the Radcliffe Institute’s SchlesingerivLibrary. Tom Frusciano at Rutgers University'sA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
Special Collections and University Archives. Deborah Rice at Wayne State University’s Walter p. Reuther Library, and Tanya Zanish-Belcher at Iowa StatA New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 ndra VanBurkleo, Jan and Neal Butler. Katya Varlamova, and Melissa Skwira Morencey. Their hospitality and generosity thoroughly enriched my research travels.My Spencer Dissertation cohort—especially Rene Luis Alvarez, Anna Bailey, David L. Davis, and Anne-Lise Halvorsen—pushed me toward new approach A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 es and ideas, while providing much encouragement and wonderful company. In Chapel Hill, writing group members Katie Otis. Nancy Schoonmaker, and TomokA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
o Yagyu offered many thoughtful comments and constructive critiques, all while working on their own dissertations. Pam Lach read numerous copies of chA New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 , especially in the final stages of writing, to help me rethink and refine some of my core ideas and assumptions. Kurt Piehler, Linda Eisenmann, and Chris Ogren, who commented on early chapter segments as they appeared in conference paper form, provided wonderful feedback. Sylvia Hoffert and Michael A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 H. Hunt also helped to dữect the early phases of this project and I am thankful for their insights.Members of my committee—Jim Leloudis, Peter FileneA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
, Jenna Jackson, and Catherine Marshall—have contributed significantly to this project over the years, both in informal conversations and through direA New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 Her close reading of every page, as well as her broader theoretical and conceptual suggestions, have enriched this project immensely. She challenged me at every step and taught me much about the craft of historical writing. Moreover, she has been a constant source of support, guidance, and encourag A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 ement, and always believed in me even when my own confidence faltered.Finally. I want to thank my closest friends and family for their unending supporA_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965
t. My husband. Brian Puaca. not only encouraged me at every turn, but also read countless drafts. Likewise. Audrey Statelman. Janel Modoski. Deborah PA New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to the A_new_national_defense___feminism__education__and_the_quest_for_scientific_brainpower__1940-1965 process. Without their love, humor, and patience, the completion of this project would not have been possible.A New National Defense:Feminism. Education, and the Quest for “Scientific Brainpower." 1940-1965Laura Micheletti PuacaA dissertation submitted to theGọi ngay
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