Join AAPLD in welcoming Leslie Goddard, actress, historian, and author, as she explores the history of Barbie and her inventor, Ruth Handler, in an engaging, inspiring, and educational presentation.
She may be the most famous doll in the world. For over sixty years, Barbie has been played with, analyzed, collected, criticized, and loved. In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie. Learn what inspired Mattel to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and Barbie’s impact on American culture.
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AGE GROUP: | Senior | High School | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | High School Program | Adult Program |