Virginia Wright (1932 – 2022) Virginia (Jinny) Wright joined the Rakow Library staff in 1969 and during her 30+ years of service was a tireless advocate for library collections, facilities, staff, and services. She was one of the first Museum … Read more →
Our blog series exploring women working in the glass industry has drawn to a close. We shared only a few stories, and there is so much more history yet to uncover. Our series focused on America, but other publications, exhibitions, … Read more →
Superstitions. Everyone has them, right? I remember, as a kid, hopping down the sidewalk, trying to skip the cracks while chatting with my best friend and dodging other walkers. It was hard work, but it saved my mom some back … Read more →
There are plenty of vintage magazine and newspaper ads that tell the story of how companies have used images of women to sell more glass products. But when you get to poke through all kinds of odd bits and pieces … Read more →