In today’s episode, we explore the work, life, and legacy, of Dr. Effie Mona Mack, a prolific writer, celebrated historian, and beloved teacher. We are joined by Patti Bernard, a former history teacher and WCSD principal, who, in 2015 was chosen as the Nevada Women’s History Project’s (NWHP) honoree for Woman of Achievement. Our host for today’s episode is Claytee White, a Women of Diversity Productions Inc. Board Director. She is accompanied by scholar, Su Kim Chung. Tuning in you’ll learn about the important contributions Effie made to preserving Nevada State history, how her work has been used by historians, and the many ways residents have benefitted from her work. Discover the lengths Effie went to make sure the Alfred Doten Diaries returned to the state of Nevada, the breadth of information these 79 diaries contained, how these can be accessed today, and much more. Patti also shares her insights on Effie’s difficult relationship with Jeanne Weir, the research Effie did for her dissertations, and other noteworthy interests she had outside of her passion for history. Tune in to hear the full scope of our conversation on the esteemed Dr. Effie Mona Mack!
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In today’s episode, we explore the work, life, and legacy, of Dr. Effie Mona Mack, a prolific writer, celebrated historian, and beloved teacher. We are joined by Patti Bernard, a former history teacher and WCSD principal, who, in 2015 was chosen as the Nevada Women’s History Project’s (NWHP) honoree for Woman of Achievement. Our host for today’s episode is Claytee White, a Women of Diversity Productions Inc. Board Director. She is accompanied by scholar, Su Kim Chung. Tuning in you’ll learn about the important contributions Effie made to preserving Nevada State history, how her work has been used by historians, and the many ways residents have benefitted from her work. Discover the lengths Effie went to make sure the Alfred Doten Diaries returned to the state of Nevada, the breadth of information these 79 diaries contained, how these can be accessed today, and much more. Patti also shares her insights on Effie’s difficult relationship with Jeanne Weir, the research Effie did for her dissertations, and other noteworthy interests she had outside of her passion for history. Tune in to hear the full scope of our conversation on the esteemed Dr. Effie Mona Mack!
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