María Luisa Serra Belabre (1911-1967). A woman advanced to her time: archaeologist, archivist, librarían, director of Museum, director of cultural activities

Abstract

M.ª Luisa Serra Belabre was a woman from Minorca who, while being Director of the “Casa de Cultura” of Mahón during the ’50s and ’60s (20th century), encouraged deeply the cultural life of this island. Graduated in History, she worked as archivist, directed the Museum and the Library, promoted several exposures, and so on. She is a woman who must be considered today as a pioneer in all her professional fields, and her task is still remembered and well considered in Menorca. Commemorating in 2011 the centenary of her birth, it has been observed the opportunity of gathering the most important aspects of her life.