Humanities Nebraska speaker Evelyn Haller will present "Louise Pound, Nebraska Athlete and Scholar; Biography or Living History". Louise Pound was the first women elected to the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame. The confidence she gained from her notable athletic achievements, including a man's letter in tennis at the University of Nebraska and many long-distance bicycling awards, contributed to her setting high academic goals for herself and persevering to their attainment. At a time when women rarely went on to higher education, she excelled, achieving a doctorate in German language (philology) in record time. On her return to the University of Nebraska, Pound coached women's basketball and disagreed with the policies of Mabel Lee who was among the first women trained in physical education. Academically, Pound gained national recognition for her pioneering contributions to the study of American language and folklore.
Thursday Jul 28, 2016
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
Thursday, July 28, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Gering Library
1055 M Street
Gering, NE
308-436-4733
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