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The Literary Social Life: A History of the Indianapolis Woman’s Club
Hosted by Indiana HumanitiesLearn about the unique history of the Indianapolis Propylaeum and the Indianapolis Woman’s Club, founded in 1875. The purpose of the Indianapolis Woman’s Club was, and remains, the exchange of…
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Learn about the unique history of the Indianapolis Propylaeum and the Indianapolis Woman’s Club, founded in 1875. The purpose of the Indianapolis Woman’s Club was, and remains, the exchange of ideas through presentation and discussion of papers. Learn more about how this historic building has been a space to gather and explore literature for generations of women before we kick off a day of literary conversations during Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest.
Rose Wernicke began her writing endeavors exploring “The Farmland Opera House: Culture, Identity, and the Corn Contest” in her master’s thesis. She is interested in architectural and women’s history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work includes National Register nominations, articles for Traces magazine, and papers for the Indianapolis Woman’s Club.