2 July 1925: The eminent astronomer from Harvard Observatory is conferred an honorary doctor of science degree
Undated picture of Harvard astronomer Annie J Cannon. Photograph: Bettmann Archive/Harvard
Undated picture of Harvard astronomer Annie J Cannon. Photograph: Bettmann Archive/Harvard
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The long double file of scarlet-robed doctors which âprocessed,â at this yearâs brilliant Commemoration at Oxford, from Wadham, the vice-chancellorâs College, to the Sheldonian Theatre was, from the feministâs point of view, less interesting from its inclusion of the prime minister, the chancellor of the exchequer, Lord Jellicoe, and the archbishop of Canterbury, than from the unique event that it contained a woman.
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A womanâs place in society served as the central point of the Warner Stage Companyâs latest livestream production.
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Ingrid Smith, left, Rebekah Derrick, Lyn Nagel, Eric Lindblom and Martha Irving rehearse a scene from âSilent Sky,â which was livestreamed by Torringtonâs Warner Theatre.
The production, which was staged at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre in Torrington, tackled âSilent Sky.â The play was written by American playwright Laura Gunderson and was first produced in 2011.
âSilent Skyâ tells the true story of 19th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Leavitt lived in a time when womenâs ideas, especially in the sciences, were dismissed until a man stepped forward to claim credit.
2 Lowndes High actresses land spots on all-state cast
Good News: 2 Lowndes High actresses land spots on all-state cast By WALB News Team | February 24, 2021 at 4:33 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 8:12 PM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Two cast members part of Lowndes High Schoolâs Off-Broadway Acting Company were named to the all-state cast after a statewide competition.
Lauren Greer was named for her role as Annie Cannon, and Eliza Shiver was named for her role as Margaret Leavitt in Silent Sky.
The schoolâs group of actors competed at the Georgia High School Association State One-Act Play Competition.
LHS News. LHS Off-Broadway competed strongly at the GHSA State One Act Play Competition and had two cast members.Posted by Lowndes County Schools on Wednesday, February 24, 2021