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Jill Ker Conway

writer, historian

http://www.bookrags.com/biography/jill-kathryn-ker...

Jill Kathryn Ker Conway (born 1934) was a historian interested in the role of women in American history. She became the first woman president of Smith College in 1975. [more]

After Kennedy: Reflections on the 20th Century

Daniel Schorr

March 12, 2007

01:33:33

Daniel Schorr, Anthony Lewis, and Jill Ker Conway reflect on the 20th century and the changes that have shaped and changed our nation and the world since President Kennedy's death. Scott Simon, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday, moderates.

Celebrating Boston Athenaeum Writers Past and Present I

Philip McFarland

September 26, 2006

01:13:47

As part of a bicentennial series celebrating Boston Athenaeum writers, Jill Ker Conway discusses the work of Samuel Eliot Morison; Megan Marshall discusses Hannah Adams; and Philip McFarland discusses Francis Parkman. William M. Fowler acts as master of ceremonies.

American Values: Patriotism Today

Daniel Schorr

October 29, 2003

01:29:36

Join Caroline Kennedy as she introduces a panel discussion moderated by Derek Bok, former president of Harvard University, that explores the ideals upon which our country was founded and how they can best be fulfilled at home and abroad in today's world.

A Woman's Education: The Road from Coorain Leads to Smith College

Author: Jill Ker Conway

Publisher: Vintage (2003)

Binding: Paperback, 160 pages

When Memory Speaks

Author: Jill Ker Conway

Publisher: Vintage (1999)

Binding: Paperback, 224 pages

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