The Murder of Helen Jewett

Patricia Cline Cohen talked about her book, The Murder of Helen Jewett: The Life and Death of a Prostitute in Nineteenth-Century New York, … read more

Patricia Cline Cohen talked about her book, The Murder of Helen Jewett: The Life and Death of a Prostitute in Nineteenth-Century New York, published by Knopf. The book focused on the murder of a New York prostitute who was murdered by a client and the trial of her lover. The book also looks at the customs and culture of the Nineteenth-Century. After her prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience. close

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The Murder of Helen Jewett

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Program ID:
114486-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Oct 31, 1998 | 10:39am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 16, 1999 | 4:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Oct 31, 1998 | 10:39am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 31, 1998 | 9:38pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 01, 1998 | 12:40am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 04, 1999 | 6:38am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 14, 1999 | 9:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 15, 1999 | 12:34am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 16, 1999 | 4:14am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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