Women’s history pioneer Gerda Lerner died

January 8, 2013

Gerda Lerner (92), a groundbreaker in the field of women’s history and founding member of the National Organization for Woman, passed away.

Was a historian, author and teacher
Was one of the founders of the field of women’s History.
Was a former president of the Organization of American Historians.
Played a key role in the development of women’s history curricula.
Taught what is considered to be the first women’s history course in the world at the New School for Social Research in 1963.