Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

Historian Lara Vapnek introduces her biography of the woman who became the most important female leader of the Industrial Workers of the World and of the American Communist Party. Vapnek weaves together Flynn’s personal and political life, making connections between feminism, socialism, free love and free speech. Vapnek explores these ideas with the preeminent U.S. women’s historian Alice Kessler-Harris.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Books will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.











When: Wed., Mar. 25, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free
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Historian Lara Vapnek introduces her biography of the woman who became the most important female leader of the Industrial Workers of the World and of the American Communist Party. Vapnek weaves together Flynn’s personal and political life, making connections between feminism, socialism, free love and free speech. Vapnek explores these ideas with the preeminent U.S. women’s historian Alice Kessler-Harris.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Books will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.

Buy tickets/get more info now