Book Club: "Were you There? A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet"

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70801 | Baton Rouge, LA

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The Louisiana's Old State Capitol Book Club invites you to a special "Author’s Talk and Book Discussion" on Were You There? A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet, by Phebe Hayes and Margaret Simon.
This compelling book delves into the gripping story of Emma as she breaks away from the oppression of the post-Civil War southern life and successfully becomes the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in the state of Louisiana.
For questions, or to sign-up for the book club, please e-mail [email protected]
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100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70801

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