{"title":"Eileen Wirth","description":"Eileen Wirth is a professor emeritus of journalism at Creighton University and a senior writer for Legacy Preservation in Omaha. She is the author or coauthor of several books, including From Society Page to Front Page: Nebraska Women in Journalism (Nebraska, 2013), Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and A History Lover's Guide to Omaha.","products":[{"product_id":"omahas-henry-doorly-zoo-aquarium-hardcover","title":"Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo \u0026 Aquarium - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong ranked as one of the top zoos in America and even the world, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo \u0026amp; Aquarium's history has remained untold, until now. Beginning as little more than a menagerie, the zoo transformed into a spectacular attraction that now draws two million visitors per year. Supporters responded to innovative features such as the iconic desert dome, the new African Grasslands exhibit, the indoor jungle and the all-encompassing aquarium. More than just a showcase, the zoo also supports renowned wildlife conservation and research programs that help preserve endangered species ranging from coral reefs to tigers. Author Eileen Wirth celebrates the history and promising future of the landmark that continues to elicit great local pride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367390675167,"sku":"9781540216687","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/WrKcHE_9c09781540216687.webp?v=1789106185"},{"product_id":"the-women-who-built-omaha-a-bold-and-remarkable-history-paperback","title":"The Women Who Built Omaha: A Bold and Remarkable History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2023 Nebraska Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e During the 1930s the Federal Writers' Project described Omaha as a \"man's town,\" and histories of the city have all but ignored women. However, women have played major roles in education, health, culture, social services, and other fields since the city's founding in 1854. In \u003ci\u003eThe Women Who Built Omaha\u003c\/i\u003e Eileen Wirth tells the stories of groundbreaking women who built Omaha, including Susette \"Bright Eyes\" LaFlesche, who translated at the trial of Chief Standing Bear; Mildred Brown, an African American newspaper publisher; Sarah Joslyn, who personally paid for Joslyn Art Museum; Mrs. B of Nebraska Furniture Mart; and the Sisters of Mercy, who started Omaha's Catholic schools. Omaha women have been champion athletes and suffragists as well as madams and bootleggers. They transformed the city's parks, co-founded Creighton University, helped run Boys Town, and so much more, in ways that continue today.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51369336701151,"sku":"9781496228642","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/NcLSz5Akgl9781496228642.webp?v=1789140656"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/eileen-wirth.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}