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But Enough About Me: A Conversation with Rose Fay Thomas

Based on her new book, Sisters of Influence: A Biography of Zina, Amy, and Rose Fay, author Andrea Friederici Ross and historic interpreter Ellie Carlson share the story of the Fay sisters. As Friederici Ross shares her research, Carlson enhances the presentation by portraying her interpretation of Rose Fay.

About the Book: Sisters of Influence: A Biography of Zina, Amy, and Rose Fay illuminates the shifting roles of women during a transformative era. From advocating for women’s education to advancing the arts and social reform, Zina, Amy, and Rose exemplify the resilience and determination that bridged the restrictive norms of the Victorian age and the activism of the Progressive Era. Their remarkable journeys will inspire readers to reimagine the possibilities of women’s contributions to history and culture.

About the Speakers:

Andrea Friederici Ross: Author of Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick and Let the Lions Roar! The Evolution of Brookfield Zoo. She has worked as the operations manager of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, assistant to the director of the Chicago Zoological Society, and at her local public school library.

Ellie Carlson: For over thirty years, Ellie has worked as a curator in small to mid-sized museums. Ellie has a B.A. with honors from Roosevelt University and a Masters of Historical Administration and Museum Studies from the University of Kansas.  She completed her professional internship at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in the Division of Costume in 1987.  She is the recipient of over twenty-five Illinois Association of Museums, Illinois State Historical Society and American Association for State and Local History awards. 

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