This 1938 Disney Rejection Letter Denies Woman Job Because Of Her Gender

Last night, while Meryl Streep took the stage at the National Board of Review Awards to honor Emma Thompson for her role in "Saving Mr. Banks," the actress blasted Walt Disney calling him a sexist, anti-semite. During her speech, Streep referenced a 1938 rejection letter Arkansan Mary Ford received after applying for a position in the "inking and painting" department with Disney.  The letter says women do not "do any of the creative work" for preparing cartoons at the company. The rejection le...