The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (2020)

from Tales From The Kentucky Room · host Lexington Public Library

Brenna Pye guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (1855-1925), a passionate advocate for civil and women’s rights. She used her time and talents to uplift Lexington’s African American community. As a teacher, a journalist, an activist, a suffragist, and a doctor, Mary Ellen Britton was a distinguished Lexingtonian who made significant contributions to the town.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 18, 2020

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

Brenna Pye guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (1855-1925), a passionate advocate for equality, her charitable works, and her professional accomplishments in teaching and medicine.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Mary E. Britton (2020)

0:00 20:23

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Tales From The Kentucky Room?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Tales From The Kentucky Room episode published?

This episode was published on February 18, 2020.

Can I download this Tales From The Kentucky Room episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!