Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Born in 1938
History
  • Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is a renowned historian and Harvard University professor specializing in early American social history, women's history, and material culture.

  • She has authored several acclaimed books, including "Good Wives" and "A Midwife's Tale," the latter winning the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1991.

  • Ulrich's work often incorporates museum-based research alongside traditional archival sources.

  • Her most recent book, "Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History," explores the impact of women throughout history.

  • Ulrich's research is featured on various websites, and she continues to contribute significantly to the field of women's history and social studies.

Books by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich