The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast Frances Glessner Lee
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Nov 14, 2023 Frances Glessner Lee, mother of modern forensic medicine, revolutionized the field with her realistic miniature crime scene dioramas. She made significant contributions to legal medicine, establishing the medical examiner system in Chicago and persuading Harvard to create a Department of Legal Medicine. Frances's impact on criminal justice reform and her meticulous research for a book on anatomy and ancient civilizations are also discussed. The chapter highlights her resilience despite personal tragedies and her efforts to elevate the profession of medical examiner.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise to Success
02:20 • 4min
The Rocks: A House in the Hills
05:52 • 17min
Frances Glessner Lee's Early Life and Education
23:15 • 12min
Uncomfortable Undergarments and Supportive Alternative
35:06 • 1min
Frances Glessner Lee's Miniature Creations and Charitable Initiatives
36:34 • 3min
Frances Glessner Lee's Impact on Legal Medicine
39:21 • 17min
Frances Glessner Lee's Intricate Book Project
55:53 • 3min
Personal Loss and Advocacy for Criminal Justice Reform
58:34 • 4min
Creating Realistic Crime Scene Dioramas
01:02:42 • 12min
The Legacy of Frances Glessner Lee
01:14:54 • 15min
Verifying the Field: Challenges and Advances in Crime Scene Analysis
01:29:48 • 10min
Frances Glessner Lee's Recognition and Rabbit Holes
01:40:16 • 8min