By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
If you were a little girl growing up in the 60’s, and you had a Barbie Doll, you may want to learn more about how the Barbie Doll came about, including what her full name is, and the significance of Barbie’s boyfriend’s name.
All that information and more will be presented in an illustrated lecture by Historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Geneseo Public Library.
Information from the library states: “Learn what inspired Mattel Toy Company to create and develop a doll that was so vastly different from the standard baby dolls of the past and how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies. The impact of the Barbie Doll on American culture also will be discussed. - Leslie Goddard is widely recognized in this area and is a real favorite.”
