More Than A Myth - In Appreciation of Penelope Stout
More Than A Myth Over the generations, Penelope's story has gained mythic proportions. How could Penelope survive being half-scalped and partially eviscerated along with serious injuries? Did Penelope Stout really go onto bear ten children and I've to the age of 110? Will historical evidence ever definitely prove or disprove this claims?
Vloyanetes presents Penelope Stout's compelling story and attempts to untangle the history from the legend. This 1 hour, 12 minute presentation took place on August 11, 2021.
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Jeanne M. Vloyanetes
About Jeanne M. Vloyanetes Vloyanetes joined the faculty at Brookdale Community College in 1983. For many years she served as a librarian providing reference services, research instruction, and collection development in the areas of history, social sciences, the College Archives, and New Jerseyana.
In 2016 she became a full-time member of Brookdale’s history department teaching courses in both world civilizations and American civilization. Jeanne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classics from Douglass College, a Master’s degree in library service from Rutgers University, and a Master’s degree in history from Monmouth University.
Her history interests are eclectic. During recent years she has researched the Long Walls of classical Athens and the Woodstock Music and Art Festival of 1969 for presentations and museum exhibits. As a Jersey girl, local history will always have a special place in her heart.