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The Life and Legacy of Rebecca Gratz
In honor of Women’s History Month, Rebecca Gratz’s 245th birthday, and America 250, Gratz Director of Digital Scholarship Alison Joseph explores the life of Rebecca Gratz (1781–1869), a pioneering Jewish educator and philanthropic leader in 19th-century Philadelphia. Centered on the Rebecca Gratz Correspondence, a groundbreaking digital project bringing together 800+ letters written over nearly 70 years, the talk highlights Gratz’s civic influence, relationships, and lasting impact on early American society.