White Queen: May French-Sheldon and the Imperial Origins of American Feminist Identity. . . Boisseau recontextualizes U. S. feminism in the cinematic 20th century. White Queen challenges the narratives we have told about ourselves and illuminates the imperialism and celebrity worship that lurks within American feminism yet today. Lee Quinby, Harter Chair, Hobart and William Smith Colleges May French Sheldon's improbable public career began with an expedition throughout East Africa in 1891. She led a large entourage dressed in a long,