Remarkable Women of the Finger Lakes - (American Heritage) by Julie Cummins (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The majesty of New York's Finger Lakes region has produced some equally majestic women who have left their mark on American history.

From women medical pioneers like Clara Barton and Elizabeth Blackwell to aviator Blanche Stuart Scott and writer Sarah Hopkins Bradford, the iconic dames of New York's most beautiful region are not to be overlooked. Author Julie Cummins reveals remarkable women of the Finger Lakes.

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Iconic Dames of Central New York

About the Author

Julie Cummins is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on children's literature and library services. She was the coordinator of children's services for the New York Public Library for thirteen years and was the editor-in-chief of the School Library Journal. Julie plays an active leadership role in the American Library Association, including an elected term on the ALA Executive Board, chairing the Nominating Committee and serving twenty-two years on the ALA Council. In 2002, she received the Grolier Award, ALA's top award recognizing outstanding achievement in the profession for the stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people, and in 2003, she received the Distinguished Service Award from the Association for Library Service to Children.