About this Event
Glenn B. Mather, MD Memorial Lecture & Annual Members Meeting
On Matters of Civics, Suffrage, and Health a historic portrayal of Grace Julian Clarke
presented by Adrienne Provenzano
Sunday, December 7, 2025
2pm (Eastern)
FREE FOR IMHM MEMBERS
$5 for NonMembers
Registration is required for In-person or Virtual attendance.
Historian Adrienne Provenzano will perform a historic portrayal of Grace Julian Clarke. As the dynamic and accomplished Hoosier she will discuss her experiences in the women’s club movement, the passage of the 19th Amendment, and the role of women in public health matters, including her activities with the Red Cross.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Adrienne Provenzano is an accomplished researcher, performer, and educator. In 2018 she portrayed author Mary Shelley throughout the state as part of the Indiana Humanities One State/One Story celebration of the 200th anniversary of Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. Other dynamic and engaging historic portrayals include Gene Stratton-Porter, Sarah T. Bolton, and Amelia Earhart. She has presented at schools, libraries, museums, state historic sites, nature centers, and other educational facilities.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Glenn B. Mather, MD graduated from IU School of Medicine in 1959 and was a respected pathologist in Bloomington, Indiana beginning in 1964. He was a teacher and a volunteer, serving on a number of Board of Directors, including for many years here at the Indiana Medical History Museum and the Indiana State Archives. Dr. Mather passed away in June of 2009, and this annual lecture was established in his memory in 2010. His passion and dedication is still remembered today.
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Advanced registration is required. Virtual attendees will receive a link to join the event via Zoom 24 hours prior to the event. If you don't receive it by then, check your email junk folder or email us at [email protected]. Doors open for in person attendees at 1:30pm.
Please call 317-635-7329 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
IMHM EVENT DISCLAIMERS
1) The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) in this presentation are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Indiana Medical History Museum or its affiliates.
2) The content of the presentation is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment.
3) The Indiana Medical History Museum is housed in a historic building, and as such, may present certain risks and/or physical restrictions. Please let us know if you require special accommodations, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
IMHM PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Attendees should respect both presenters and their proprietary material during formal presentations; therefore no still photographs nor video or audio recordings are allowed, unless explicitly permitted by IMHM Staff. To read our full IMHM Photography Policy, visit our website at www.imhm.org/visit.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Indiana Medical History Museum, 3270 Kirkbride Way, Indianapolis, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 7.18
