Lecture
Sandra Myers
Fredericka the Female Fagan: Godmother of the New York Underworld
How to watch
This lecture starts on 7 August at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Fredericka “Marm” Mandelbaum (1825-94) was a 250 pound, 6 foot tall German immigrant who became the original New York crime boss in the years immediately following the end of the American Civil War. Her life and exploits are nothing short of extraordinary for a woman of her generation and even more so for a Jewish woman.
Sandra Myers
Sandra Myers did her MA in Jewish history at UCL and was a director of the LJCC (London Jewish Cultural Centre) from its inception. She has worked for over 20 years with the Citizens Advice Bureau.