1. Brittaney: What events early in your life might indicate or have sparked an interest in science?
Alice: When I was little I remember always being or playing outside. My dad also had an interest in science and as I grew up I began to like science more and more, which led me to who I am today.
2. Brittaney: What role did mentors play in developing talents/interests?
Alice: My sister supported me and my work very much.
3.Brittaney: What was the state of knowledge that existed in the areas of study when entered the field?
Alice: I was involved with the fields of: Medicine, Pathology, Bacteriologist, Health, Diseases, Manufacture and industrial Medicine.
4. Brittaney: What were the major accomplishments that you made?
Alice: I was the founder of occupational Medicine, and I was the first woman to receive the Lasker Award in public health.
5. Brittaney: What was the state of “the academy” you had and how did this impact your work?
Alice: I graduated from Michigan University and was the first woman to be appointed to the staff of Harvard Medical School. This impacted my work in many ways, because I experienced more hands on activities that made my work a lot easier and I got more information to help me with my work.
6. Brittaney: What were the prevalent philosophical and/or religious beliefs at the time?
Alice: At the time during imperialism it was mainly the religious belief of Christianity.
7. Brittaney: How did your ideas fit with or differ from the beliefs from the last question?
Alice: My ideas fit with the beliefs, because I am a christian.
8. Brittaney: What major cultural, economic, and political situations were taking place at the time of your work?
Alice: I was part of the delegation in support to stop WWI. The group later became the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. During 1869, when I was born many things were going on in the world like: the woman's right to vote, the State of the Union address and our first victory(Woman Suffrage).
9. Brittaney: What were the limitations as a scientist or as a person?
Alice: I was the white woman in the world of science with many other male scientist, so I had more of a challenge to be who I wanted to become today.
10. Brittaney: How were gender and class roles defined during this time frame?
Alice: There was many roles woman had to follow. And gender was very competitive.
WOW ! . . What an interesting story.It seems you helped pay the way for alot of people. Hope to hear from you soon...
ReplyDeleteOliver Hardy
Our process in developing our specialty are very similar. We both were introduced to it when we were young and have grown to like it more and more ever since. We were also supported by our families alot. You by your sister, and me by my mother. It feels great to have support in your work, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteAlthough we are similar, we also have some differences in our process. You are the only woman working with a bunch of men. As a dancer, I am always surrounded and competing with other women. That is always been a very difficult thing for me because whenever someone used to get a bigger part than me, I would get very discouraged. Now I don't let that bother me anymore, and I'm sure you don't either.
There are so many talented people living right now, including many scientists and artists. All of these talented people just mean more competition in the world. We just have to compete the best we can and not let it get the best of us. Maybe we could even try to support our competitors on their journey.
My career started ouy very smoothly. I performed steadily in my hometown. Once the war struck, it became more difficult for me to perform. People stopped coming to the shows because everyone was losing money. I ended up just traveling around to different parts of the world. This has been a great experience for me and hope to continue my adventure around the world.
How did the gender limitations effect you as a woman?
ReplyDeleteHow did you feel to be put in a position like that in Havard staff? I was appointed Lt. in the army over the band I put togather. I am a black male so it was hard at the time for me to make a name for myself.How did being a woman effect your work? Who were some of the people that helped you make a name for yourself? How did the male staff receive you at Harvard?
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Alice, how I love your name. Alice. Sorry I just can't help my-self! Heheh! We are both similar by how we both love and enjoy what we're doing with our life, and we're both happy with the descision we had made. We're both strong and dedicated women so I say Go Us!
ReplyDeleteThere's also plenty of differences in our work. You are the only woman working with a bunch of men. And I have worked with many men (usually my husband). But also I have a question how did the sexist times effect you then? Were offended by it? 'cuz oh honey! I would of said "Women are just as good as men!" Then done a funky tap dance hahah! Sorry, my attention span is kind of woohoo!
But great job, I'd surely like to meet you.
Oh before I forget, have you ever heard of George Cohan? Oooh! I'd look into that if I were you! You'll be amazed by the many people that have came out strong and successful in our time.
The war time effected me by me losing my husband...What effected you? Or were you effected at all?
I do see some things in common with us but not many. Like I already said we both suffered many hardship because of who we are. For example you had competition with males because women were not really accepted in the work force. African Americans weren't accepted at all and had much worse. As I tried to become known for what my band did there were many people that caused us trouble.
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