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THE EXHIBITION Introduction Biography Botany Horticulture NY State College of Agriculture Cornell University Nature Study  Education of Women To the Farmer’s Wife 1903 Reading-CourseLetter to M. Van RensselaerStaff of Farmers’ InstituteAlumni YearbookHome Economics DepartmentLesson for the Farm HomeCommission on Country Life Hortorium Photography Writings Travel |
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THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN“To the Farmer’s Wife” In 1901 Liberty Hyde Bailey wrote a letter to farmers’ wives requesting them to “talk back,” which led to the development of a farmers’ wives reading course similar to the already established farmers’ reading course. 2,000 women responded to the letter, a clear indication that the farm women of New York State wanted their voices to be heard.
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This exhibition is made possible through a generous gift in memory of Lelah A. Cole.
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