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.