Booking the Suppressed Histories Series
All presentations are live slide talks presented by Max Dashu.
Average length is 90 minutes; shorter versions can also be arranged.
Time for questions and discussion follows.
Talks can also be given in Spanish or French.Technical requirements are simple:
a Kodak Carousel slide projector with remote advance,
a microphone, and a screen or white wall suitable for projection.To book a Suppressed Histories presentation
contact Max DashuAll research is funded solely through these presentations.
This project receives no institutional funding or support.
Our aim is to make this information accessible and affordable,
so fees are negotiated on a sliding scale. Your support
for independent scholarship is important, and appreciated
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT the Suppressed Histories Series
"All of us got so much out of your presentation. It was a joy and an inspiration. We are all saying an enthusiastic yes to having you come next year. Thank you for doing the work you do. It makes a difference!" --Lynn Roberson, M.I.T., 2004
"Your wealth of knowledge and your passion about your work shines through... a great way to close Women's History Month!" --Kathy Fluckiger, University of Connecticut at Storrs, 2003
"Your presentation was outstanding. As always, the depth of your knowledge and your command of the subject is truly incredible. You made the subject come alive." --Dr. Pat Grady, California State University - Sacramento, 2001
"I want to thank you for the important work you do. It's vital that our young women know that they have a legacy of strong women and that they can do and be anything that they want to. Pidameya yedo (thank you, indeed)." --Vicki Lockard, Editor of Canku Ota, 2001"The slideshow was amazing. I think that your work is invaluable; it certainly has caused me to think differently both about history and the present."---Brenda J. Myers, Women's Center, Northwestern University
"Your presentation was insightful, fascinating, and so chock-full of information that I'm still reeling from it! You have clearly done your research, and I learned more about women cross-culturally and across history in an hour than I ever would have dreamed possible." --Sally Roesch Wagner, PhD"I was very pleased and excited to learn that so much of what I have been searching for has been found and is indeed available. Seeing your slide presentation was the kind of experience that confirms years of hope and suspicion about the history of women specifically and people of color in general."--Ajay Revels, African-American Student Services, University of Mexico-Albuquerque
"Fantastic, stimulating information. How enlightening to hear / see this slant on history. Finally I feel I am not being lied to." ---Bonnie Showers, Encinitas
"Women are still talking about the slideshow here. Everyone was really impressed."--Judy Andrew, University of Victoria, British Columbia
"I feel your work is vital for women today, and especially in the education of our next generations..."---Sophia K. Mubarak
"Your slide presentation on Women of Power was definitely an empowering experience. The combination of your excellent research and your stunning slides brought out much needed facts about women's ignored history. Your presentation makes a serious challenge to the formal history we were all taught in school.The visual images of women as leaders in positions of power and in many cultures will remain with me long after the facts are forgotten..." ---Cheryl Harrison, Chico State University
"Informative and stimulating...The attention to detail and accuracy of anecdotes relating to each slide is impressive research on realities long overlooked and ignored." ---Rosario L. Guerrero, Center for the Study, Education and Advancement of Women, University of California at Berkeley
"Your lecture provided a very important and necessary perspective on women's issues and history, bringing often hidden women to the forefront..."--Kate Stinger, Herstory Committee, Stanford University
"A mí me gustó mucho las curanderas. Yo aprendí que las mujeres pueden ser todo lo que quieran. Espero que vengas a nuestra escuela."---Casey, 2nd Grade, Buena Vista School, San Francisco
"The history of women goes deeper than I ever thought. I want to thank you for giving our class such a special treat. It was neat to see the guys absorbing all this information about women. Maybe we'll get more respect now."---Katherine Zimmerman, South Fork High School, Miranda CA
"We were all impressed with Max's slides and accompanying consummate knowledge of each of them. Her lecture put the visuals in a context that my students clearly understood and enjoyed. They were with her every step of the way. I can give Ms Dashu only the highest recommendations on her dynamic presentations on Women's History. She is a tremendous resource in an area that has been largely ignored by the traditional history curriculum."---Gary Glassman, History Department Chair, South Fork HS, Miranda CA
"Ms Dashu's presentation turned out to be a valuable tool...Originally she was to appear solely at the department staff meeting. After seeing the slides, however, the teachers wanted her to share her knowledge with as many students as possible... Ms Dashu's handling of the difficulties of the high school setting--limited time periods, crowded classrooms, sometimes restless students--was commendable. The general staff and students' evaluations of the shows was that Ms Dashu offered them an important, unique visual introduction to the US History course sequence."--Susan Groves, Chair of History Dept, Berkeley High School
"Your keynote slide presentation Women of Power was extremely well received. Feedback to my office continues to be positive."---S. Lynn Mitchell, Bell Laboratories, Naperville, Illinois
"Superlative! This show is much too unique..."---Marlene Metcalf
"Nothing less than brilliant..."
---Ashley Sinclaire, California State University-Sacramento