Dr. Elwood-Farber presents research on 19th century journalist Sara Payson Willis Parton
Dr. Lisa Elwood-Farber presented her research at the International Nineteenth-Century Studies Association Conference on July 10, 2024, at Durham University in Durham, England.
Elwood-Farber attended the conference to present her research on renowned women writer, Sara Payson Willis Parton, the highest paid journalist in the 19th century. This is part of a larger work on 19th women writers and the vocational novel tradition. Recently, her work on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Work: A Story of Experience was accepted for publication in Beyond Little Women.
Elwood-Farber’s attendance at the conference was funded through a Herkimer County College Foundation faculty/staff professional development grant. Provost Michael Oriolo said, “We are proud of Dr. Elwood-Farber’s continued commitment to her own professional development and growth as an educator.”
By attending conferences, serving on panels, engaging in their expertise, and presenting their research, Herkimer College faculty illustrate a commitment to their students. These experiences are important for the work they do in the classroom to help prepare students for careers, future learning, and their own personal and professional growth.
Elwood-Farber is a professor of English at Herkimer College. she holds a B.A. from Marymount College, M.A. from New Mexico State University, and Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities in 2019.