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Department: Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice., Advisors: KELLY, REBECCA. Committee members: LOURDES FONT., Scarlett O'Hara, a fictional character created by Margaret Mitchell, made her world debut as the protagonist of Gone With the Wind, on June 30, 1936. In 1939, the novel was adapted for film and produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and Metro–Goldwyn– Mayer. Gone With the Wind follows Scarlett from adolescence to adulthood throughout the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Since 1936, Scarlett O'Hara has had a lasting influence on women's fashion throughout the United States. Considered the quintessential 'Southern Belle,' Scarlett became an important fashion icon in the twentieth century and has continued to influence contemporary American fashion and popular culture. In the mid-nineteenth century, the 'Southern Belle' was a fashionably dressed and well mannered, young and wealthy unmarried woman. Her wardrobe consisted of bright colors and playful patterns, nipped waists with wide skirts, and oversized accessories. This look was known as the Southern Belle style. Scarlett's character helped to resurrect the popularity of the Southern Belle style in American fashion throughout the twentieth century. However, her influence on American fashion has not been thoroughly investigated or the subject of scholarly analysis. Preliminary research indicates that Scarlett was surely a source of fashion inspiration, from at-home dress patterns to beautiful couture gowns. Research into her relevance reveals that although Scarlett O'Hara is not generally remembered as a fashion icon, her influence has withstood the test of time. This paper will demonstrate Scarlett O'Hara's influence on American fashion from 1936—1943 using both primary and secondary sources, and will prove her lasting influence as a significant fashion icon.

Department: Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice., Advisors: KELLY, REBECCA. Committee members: LOURDES FONT., Scarlett O'Hara, a fictional character created by Margaret Mitchell, made her world debut as the protagonist of Gone With the Wind, on June 30, 1936. In 1939, the novel was adapted for film and produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and Metro–Goldwyn– Mayer. Gone With the Wind follows Scarlett from adolescence to adulthood throughout the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Since 1936, Scarlett O'Hara has had a lasting influence on women's fashion throughout the United States. Considered the quintessential 'Southern Belle,' Scarlett became an important fashion icon in the twentieth century and has continued to influence contemporary American fashion and popular culture. In the mid-nineteenth century, the 'Southern Belle' was a fashionably dressed and well mannered, young and wealthy unmarried woman. Her wardrobe consisted of bright colors and playful patterns, nipped waists with wide skirts, and oversized accessories. This look was known as the Southern Belle style. Scarlett's character helped to resurrect the popularity of the Southern Belle style in American fashion throughout the twentieth century. However, her influence on American fashion has not been thoroughly investigated or the subject of scholarly analysis. Preliminary research indicates that Scarlett was surely a source of fashion inspiration, from at-home dress patterns to beautiful couture gowns. Research into her relevance reveals that although Scarlett O'Hara is not generally remembered as a fashion icon, her influence has withstood the test of time. This paper will demonstrate Scarlett O'Hara's influence on American fashion from 1936—1943 using both primary and secondary sources, and will prove her lasting influence as a significant fashion icon.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) DR. PAUL FARMER is an infectious disease specialist, a medical anthropologist, and a recipient of the MacArthur 'genius' grant. He divides his time between Harvard Medical School where he is a professor, the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston where he is Chairman of the Division of Social Medicine, and Haiti where he founded the medical care organization, Partners in Health. FARMER is the subject of the new book 'Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a man who would cure the world.' (Random House, by Pulitzer prize winning author Tracy Kidder).(2.) Rock historian ED WARD remembers Money records, the imitation Motown label of the 60s.(3.) Fashion designer ISAAC MIZRAHI. He is part of a new Turner Classic Movie series 'Style in Motion' in which six fashion designers host an evening of classic Hollywood films which influenced their careers. MIZRAHI hosts the films 'The Women,' (1938), 'Darling' (1965), 'Roberta' (1935), and 'Blow-Up' (1966). (The series runs Monday nights in October. MIZRAHI's night is October 13th). (4.) TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI on the new TV season.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: Fashion expert RICHARD MARTIN. Martin's the co-author (with Harold Koda) of "Jocks and Nerds," a new book that examines what the authors call '12 persistent fashion styles;' among them the Rebel, Cowboy, Dandy, and Joe College. Martin is a professor of Art History and Dean of Graduate Studies at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. REV.1: Rock historian Ed Ward examines the other side of Sly Stone. In the 60s and 70s Stone was the flamboyant leader of the group Sly and the Family Stone, but he was also an accomplished record producer. INT.2: Climatologist STEPHEN SCHNEIDER. His new book, "Global Warming: Are We Entering the Greenhouse Century," examines the causes of global warming and warns about the possible impact of this "greenhouse effect." It also outlines what individuals and governments can do to slow down the impact of these trends. REV.2: Book critic John Leonard reviews "Harp," John Gregory Dunne's new memoir.