From Society Page to Front Page
Nebraska Women in Journalism
Published on 1. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-0-8032-3293-8 (ISBN)
Description
Eileen M. Wirth never set out to be a groundbreaker for women in journalism, but if she wanted to report on social issues instead of society news, she had no alternative. Her years as one of the first women reporters at the Omaha World-Herald, covering gender barriers even as she broke a few herself, give Wirth an especially apt perspective on the women profiled in this book: those Nebraskans who, over a hundred years, challenged traditional feminine roles in journalism and subtly but surely changed the world.
The book features remarkable women journalists who worked in every venue, from rural weeklies to TV. They fought for the vote, better working conditions for immigrants, and food safety at the turn of the century. They covered wars from the Russian Revolution to Vietnam. They were White House reporters and minority journalists who crusaded for civil rights. Though Willa Cather may be the only household name among them, all are memorable, their stories affording a firsthand look into the history of journalism and social change.
The book features remarkable women journalists who worked in every venue, from rural weeklies to TV. They fought for the vote, better working conditions for immigrants, and food safety at the turn of the century. They covered wars from the Russian Revolution to Vietnam. They were White House reporters and minority journalists who crusaded for civil rights. Though Willa Cather may be the only household name among them, all are memorable, their stories affording a firsthand look into the history of journalism and social change.
Reviews / Votes
"An inventory of inspiring and real-life stories of remarkable groundbreaking women journalists... This book should resonate with women everywhere who seek to use the full range of their abilities and still lead fulfilling personal lives. And it is not just for women!"-Chuck Hagel, former U.S. senator from Nebraska -- Chuck Hagel "This is a must-read story of Nebraska women journalists' efforts to gain respect and credibility in a field that was dominated by men. Wirth uses her firsthand experiences to help tell the stories of the little-known Nebraska trailblazers who preceded her. Placing the stories in the context of their eras, Wirth makes observations that will entertain and enlighten both male and female readers as she documents the progress."-Ruth E. Brown, president of Nebraska Press Women, 2008-12 -- Ruth E. Brown "The firsthand look of the author, who was one of the first women reporters at the Omaha World-Herald, is a memorable journey into the lives of little-known trailblazers in our society."-Creighton AlumWire Creighton AlumWire "I love reading this history and being deeply grateful that I belong, even barely and peripherally, to this extraordinary cadre of Nebraska women in journalism."-Ruth Thone, Lincoln Journal Star -- Ruth Thone Lincoln Journal Star "Eileen Wirth's book is a treasure not to be missed by lovers of history, journalism or civil rights."-Book Nook, Omaha Public Library Book Nook-Omaha Public Library "This book makes an important contribution to regional and United States women's history and should be ready by anyone who wants to understand journalism in the Great Plains."-Tracy Lucht, South Dakota History -- Tracy Lucht South Dakota HistoryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nebraska
United States
Publishing group
University of Nebraska Press
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
13 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8032-3293-8 (9780803232938)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
03/2020
1st Edition
University of Nebraska Press
€16.99
Available for download
Person
Eileen M. Wirth is a professor and chair of the Department of Journalism, Media, and Computing at Creighton University. She was inducted into the Marian Andersen Nebraska Women Journalists Hall of Fame in 2017.
Content
List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Pioneer Women in Journalism 2. Three Superstar Journalists 3. The Progressive Era 4. World War I: The Home Front 5. The Roaring Twenties and the Thirties 6. The 1940s 7. The 1950s 8. The 1960s 9. Women Journalists of Color 10. Integrating Omaha Media Epilogue and Closing Thoughts Notes Bibliography