Ah Leeneia, how are we to right a wrong without a bit of conflict. In this case, we're not talking about pistols at 20 paces. It was just that the information she brought to light flew in the face of conventional academic wisdom. It doesn't seem like it took very long for most to accept her version of the banjo's origins, mostly because of the overwhelming depth of her research.
You're right Jack. I did misspell her name. That's what I get for relying on memory. LOL.