The girls who fought crime : the untold true story of the country's first female investigator and crime-fighting squads
(Non-fiction)
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Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023].
Format
Non-fiction
Physical Desc
xv, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Springs Public Library | B FOLEY | Checked Out | May 18, 2024 |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Foley, Mae.
Male domination (Social structure) -- New York (State) -- New York.
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 20th century.
Police -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Women -- Employment -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women detectives -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Women's rights -- New York (State) -- New York.
Male domination (Social structure) -- New York (State) -- New York.
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 20th century.
Police -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Women -- Employment -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women detectives -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Women's rights -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023].
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-205).
Description
"From corsets to crime fighting, Mae Foley challenged the patriarchal status quo by not only juggling family life, but also by forming the first female auxiliary police force in the City That Never Sleeps. After the 19th Amendment passed in 1920, Foley galvanized 2,000 women to join her "Masher Squad" and eventually became one of the first sworn officers with the NYPD. The "Masher Squad" brought down robbers and rapists, investigated the notorious 3X serial murders, and provided witness protection during the trails of the deadliest mafia bosses in the city. Foley starred down the barrel of the gun--from facing the patriarchy head on, but also quite literally--and always came out on top"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Eder, M. K. (2023). The girls who fought crime: the untold true story of the country's first female investigator and crime-fighting squads . Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eder, Mari K.. 2023. The Girls Who Fought Crime: The Untold True Story of the Country's First Female Investigator and Crime-fighting Squads. Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eder, Mari K.. The Girls Who Fought Crime: The Untold True Story of the Country's First Female Investigator and Crime-fighting Squads Sourcebooks, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Eder, Mari K.. The Girls Who Fought Crime: The Untold True Story of the Country's First Female Investigator and Crime-fighting Squads Sourcebooks, 2023.
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