The most dangerous woman in America
(DVD)
Published
[South Burlington, Vt.] : WGBH [dist.], [2005].
ISBN
9781593751777, 159375177X
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult DVDs - Nonfiction (1st floor Audio/Video)
DVD 926 TYPHOID MARY
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DVD 926 TYPHOID MARY
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Documentary television programs
Leavitt, Judith Walzer -- Film adaptations.
Leavitt, Judith Walzer -- Television adaptations.
Quarantine -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Typhoid fever -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Typhoid Mary, -- 1869-1938.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Leavitt, Judith Walzer -- Film adaptations.
Leavitt, Judith Walzer -- Television adaptations.
Quarantine -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Typhoid fever -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Typhoid Mary, -- 1869-1938.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult DVDs - Nonfiction (1st floor Audio/Video) | DVD 926 TYPHOID MARY | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[South Burlington, Vt.] : WGBH [dist.], [2005].
Format
DVD
Language
English
ISBN
9781593751777, 159375177X
UPC
783421380493
Notes
General Note
Originally produced for NOVA in association with WGBH Boston in 2004.
General Note
Based on the book Typhoid Mary: captive to the public's health / Judith Walzer Leavitt.
General Note
Includes printable materials for educators, c2005 WGBH Educational Foundation that can be accessed via a DVD-ROM drive.
Creation/Production Credits
Editing, Peter Rhodes ; director of photography, Boyd Estus ; music, Claudio Ragazzi.
Participants/Performers
Marian Tomas Griffin, Jere Shea, Natalie Rose.
Description
In 1906 in America it was first discovered that humans could transmit typhoid fever. This is a dramatization of the outbreak and a profile of Irish cook Mary Mallon, known as 'Typhoid Mary'. Quarantined against her will, the story reveals the newfound power of health officials to protect the masses, often at the expense of personal liberties.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, letterboxed presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language
Closed-captioned ; described video for the visually impaired.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Griffin, M. T., Shea, J., Rose, N., Porter, N. W., Frumkin, P., Pearce, J., & Leavitt, J. W. (2005). The most dangerous woman in America . WGBH [dist.].
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marian Tomas. Griffin et al.. 2005. The Most Dangerous Woman in America. WGBH [dist.].
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marian Tomas. Griffin et al.. The Most Dangerous Woman in America WGBH [dist.], 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Griffin, Marian Tomas., et al. The Most Dangerous Woman in America WGBH [dist.], 2005.
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