Document Type
Capstone Project
Publication Date
Spring 2023
Abstract
Helen Dupré Moseley (1887-1984) was a prominent woman from Spartanburg, South Carolina who deserves to be recognized for transcending gender norms through her education, professional career, and overall artistic prowess and pioneering artistic style. She was born into a family that clearly placed high value on personal achievement and general notoriety, playing a big factor into how Moseley viewed herself. Previous research about her remains local to Spartanburg and needed to be expanded upon to further understand Moseley and her importance to the city. Most importantly, Moseley will be highlighted as an artist creating both brushwork pieces and later oil paintings with what she calls her “creatures,” which are anthropomorphic beings unique to the history of Southern art completed by women. Her involvement in Spartanburg, being the first female Postmaster appointed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and her artistic talent attest to her achievements which places her outside of her gender constrictions.
Recommended Citation
Richards, Lizzie, "Helen Dupré Moseley: Artist, Author, Roller-coaster Fan, and Air Stewardess on Flying Saucers" (2023). Gender Studies Student Scholarship. 1.
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/genderstudents/1