Book & Author: Dear Miss Perkins – A Story of Frances Perkins’ Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany

Discover the extraordinary untold story of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, in an inspiring program with historian and author Rebecca Brenner Graham.

Drawing on extensive research, including thousands of letters addressed to “Dear Miss Perkins,” Graham unveils how Miss Perkins fought to save countless Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany, defying powerful opposition and restrictive immigration laws. Despite the challenges of her time, Miss Perkins remained a beacon of hope and resilience, steadfast in her pursuit of justice and compassion.

Graham’s presentation will highlight the powerful exploration of how one woman’s courage and creativity made an enduring impact during one of history’s darkest chapters.

Don’t miss this compelling discussion that sheds light on a remarkable and often-overlooked dimension of Frances Perkins’s life and legacy.

There will be a post-program book signing taking place near the gift shop. 

Reservations required. Free to the public