Image of two people. Text: "More Than a Famous Brother. Did you know? While William Butler Yeats won the Nobel Prize, his sisters Elizabeth and Lily were the ones who physically printed and published his most famous early works on the Dun Emer Press and later the Cuala Press. They provided the platform for the Irish Literary Revival."
Graphic. Image of people working on the Cuala press. Text: "Female-Led Innovation. Did you know?
The Cuala Press was managed and staffed entirely by women. They weren't just assistants; they were the founders, editors, and printers."
Page in a book. Text "Hand-Crafted Quality. Did you know? Every single Cuala Press book was printed on a hand press using paper made from Irish linen. These aren’t just books. They are pieces of fine art and craftsmanship."
Page in a book with illustration. Text: "A Political Statement. Did you know? Choosing to print texts of the Irish Revival in Ireland during the 1920s was a political act. The Yeats sisters used their press to assert Irish cultural identity during a time of intense political change."
In honor of Women’s Herstory Month, we invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating the intersection of book arts, Irish history, and women’s creative agency.
Date: Thursday March 26
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm
Location: D. H. Hill Jr. Library, Auditorium