JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dead Men Can't Write: Authorship, Gender, and Credit in Early 20th-Century American Astronomy.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2025, v. 114, n. 3. P. 61 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Palmieri, Kristine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the contributions of Mary Ross Calvert and Dr. Alice H. Farnsworth to early 20th-century American astronomy, particularly in relation to the posthumous publications of their male colleagues, E. E. Barnard and J. A. Parkhurst. Despite their significant roles in editing and completing these works, both women were often not credited as authors, highlighting the gendered dynamics of authorship and recognition in the scientific community of that era. The research reveals that while Calvert and Farnsworth's contributions were substantial, they were frequently overshadowed by their male counterparts, raising questions about the historical visibility and credit allocation for women in science. The article ultimately calls for a reevaluation of how women's contributions to science are recognized and documented. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2025/09, Vol. 114, Issue 3, p61
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2025.a969677
  • Accession Number:188663710
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