The South End Branch of the Boston Public Library presents a lecture and exhibit celebrating women pioneers in the Boston Police Department.
With Kim L. Gaddy and Margaret R. Sullivan
When: Illustrated lecture on Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Where: South End Branch, Boston Public Library, 685 Tremont Street, South End. 617-536-8241.
This event is free and open to the public.
An accompanying exhibit will be on display through October during regular library hours.
Additional details (from the BPL): “As women gained the vote and the Boston Police Department was rebuilt after the strike of 1919, Governor Calvin Coolidge signed legislation authorizing women police officers. Six pioneering women were appointed as patrolmen iin 1921, with another dozen joining the ranks during the Second World War. Armed only with their wits and a badge, they took on jewel thieves, bootleggers, gangsters, fugitives, “mashers,” the Black Hand, and a Nazi spy. These women were also wives, mothers, and community leaders. We salute their service!”