Surf these sites: 20th Century Women -- Stories from the extraordinary lives of ordinary women who lived through this revolutionary century, recording their experiences in the family, the workplace and in society. African American Women Writers of the 19th Century -- The New York Public Library''s digital collection of African-American literary and cultural history. African-American Women -- An on-line collection of letters and memoirs of 19th century slave women, from Duke University. American Civil War -- Includes American Civil War flags, maps and timeline, casualties of the civil war, battles and statistics, women in the war, life stories and people search. American Women Veterans -- This site is a historical collection of women who served in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. American Women and the Military -- As early as the 1830''s, women were committed to the effort to abolish slavery. Many women tended to the sick and wounded during the Civil War. And some, donned men''s clothing to fight on the battlefield. American Women''s History -- An annotated directory of internet resources on American Women''s History. American Women''s History -- An on-line research-guide to state and regional women''s history resources. Biographies of Women in the 104th Congress -- The biographies of congresswomen in this directory have been provided by the representatives'' and senators'' offices. Biography of Suffragists -- Includes Antoinette Brown Blackwell, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Stone Blackwell, Harriet Stanton Blatch, Amelia Bloomer, Carrie Chapman Catt, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Julia Ward Howe, Lucretia Mott, Anna Howard Shaw, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth. BlueShoe Travel Nashville History -- Dramatic story of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and how its final act occurred in Nashville, TN in August 1920. Carrie Chapman Catt -- Key coordinator of the woman suffrage movement and skillful political strategist, Carrie (Lane) Chapman Catt revitalized the National American Woman Suffrage Association and played a leading role in its successful campaign to win voting rights for women. Duke Women''s Archives & Special Collections -- The Women''s Archives is an integral part of Duke''s Special Collections Library, which houses a broad range of rare and unique primary source material. Some print materials are digitized and can be accessed via the web. Elizabeth Blackwell -- The first woman of modern times to graduate in medicine (1849) and founder of the New York Infirmary for women and children. Female Buffalo Soldier -- Story of Cathay Williams who enlisted as Private William Cathay and was discharged in 1868 at Fort Bayard when it was discovered she was a female. History of Women -- The contributions of women to the United States Naval Observatory: The Early Years. Jane Addams, Mother of Social Work -- Shocked by the horrid little houses in nearby slums, this six-year-old from an affluent family dedicated her life to radically improving the social culture of America. Ladies'' Union Aid Society -- During the Civil War, women supporting the Union effort organized to aid the cause significantly. Their work in Missouri typified the effort elsewhere. Living the Legacy of Women''s Rights -- The history of the U.S. women''s rights movement, from 1848 to 1998. An excellent narrative, extensive chronology and links to contemporary activist organizations. Lucy Parsons: Woman of Will -- For almost 70 years, Lucy Parsons fought for the rights of the poor and disenfranchised in the face of an increasingly oppressive industrial economic system. Lucy''s radical activism challenged the racist and sexist sentiment in a time when even radical Americans believed that a woman''s place was in the home. Marie Elizabeth Zakrzewska -- In 1859, Dr. Marie Zakrzewska moved to Boston to teach at the New England Female Medical College, which was essentially a school of midwifery. Dissatisfied with the level of medical education offered at the school, she convinced the Board of Lady Managers to open a new teaching hospital. Mary Lyon -- A schoolteacher from Massachusetts, an American pioneer, a remarkable woman who founded the worldwide model of higher education for women--Mount Holyoke College. National American Woman Suffrage Assoc. Collection -- The NAWSA Collection consists of 167 books, pamphlets and other artifacts documenting the suffrage campaign. Native American Women -- Although customs affecting early Native American women varied greatly from tribe to tribe, they often had a great deal of power and authority over their lives. Oral History Online - Suffragists Oral History Project -- Seven major figures in twentieth-century suffragist history are represented here with full-length oral histories. Over one hundred and fifty years ago.. -- "Over one hundred and fifty years ago the people attending the first Women''s Rights Convention adopted this radical proposition. " by Constance Rynder Rebecca J. Cole: Physician -- She was the second United States African American woman physician and was the first Black woman to graduate from the Woman''s Medical College in Pennsylvania. Remembering Our Roots -- History of woman suffrage in Washington State. Robin Flies Again -- Letters written by women of Goucher College, Class of 1903, from 1919-1938, that document topics about suffrage, war, the depression and family life. Also photographs, yearbook, songbook and links. Sally Hemings -- Born into slavery, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Betty) Hemings and, allegedly, John Wayles, Thomas Jefferson''s father-in-law. Even today, there is an on-going search to find out if Thomas Jefferson was the father of her children? Sojourner Truth, Ain''t I a Woman? -- Her famous speech, given at the 1851 Women''s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, made a great impact and has become a classic expression of women''s rights. Suffrage Movement Leaders -- This is a one-page listing of suffrage leaders and supporters who added value to the nationwide women''s movement. Suffrage and Self-Determination -- An introductory essay and primary texts document women''s involvement in the debate about imperialism (1898-1920s) during a time when they were also struggling for their own political rights. The Archival Collections of Women''s History -- The Archives is a guide for research on the Women and Gender Project at the University of Texas. Primary source materials are written by or about women. The DOE Network : Garden -- This site highlights the achievements of African American women. The National Women''s Hall of Fame -- Dedicated to honoring those women who have contributed significantly to the development of our country. The National Women''s History Project -- The NWHP is "the clearinghouse" for multicultural women''s history information, emphasizing U.S. history. The site provides excellent links for student researchers, a downloadable quiz, program ideas for all purposes and informational links. The Seneca Falls Convention -- A short history from the Smithsonian Institute of events surrounding the Seneca Falls Convention. This convention marks a major step toward women''s equality. The Women''s Archives at Oklahoma State University -- Detailed biographies of notable women in Oklahoma history including Angie Debo, Jessie Thatcher Bost, Hannah Atkins and The WAVES. Timeline of Women''s Suffrage -- A timeline overview of the women''s suffrage movement. American Women''s 72-year fight to win the vote. USIA''s Women in the United States (gov''t. site) -- Provides texts of key laws, speeches, links to organizations and international conferences, and a bibliography. Women in politics, women in the workplace, domestic violence, the history of the women''s movement and government initiatives are among the topics covered. Votes for Women: 1850-1920 -- Votes for Women Suffrage Pictures, 1850 - 1920, collection contains pictorial portraits and scenes document the fight to gain women the vote. Woman Suffrage and the 19th Amendment -- Digital Classroom project of the National Archives and Records Administration presents documents, teaching suggestions and related links. Women During the American Civil War -- Time and time again historians have chosen to ignore women''s history. The fact is that women exist during all events that shapes our history. It is to this point that we bring these women''s names forward though they are few among the plenitude... it is a start. Women Inventors -- Featured women inventors presented by Inventors Museum and the Alliance for American Innovation. Women and the American Civil War -- Original articles, CVDs and links. Women in America, 1820-1842 -- The accounts of 18 foreign travelers describe the conditions of women''s lives in the United States, accessed chronologically or topically for comparisons. Women in Congress -- Biographies listed by state, alphabetically and chronologically. Main list includes the state, political party affiliation and dates served. Women in the History of American Librarianship -- Describes ten influential women in the History of American librarianship. Provides brief bibliographies, pictures, and women for further study. Women in the Twentieth Century -- N.Y. Times magazine review of women''s accomplishments and unresolved problems for the past 100 years. Published May, 1999 Women of Courage Profiles -- Featured the stories of New York women who had made an impact on the North Country and were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics and music. Women''s History Research in the National Archives Library -- The sub-discipline of women''s history began in the 1960s. Both the feminist movement and the new study of social history contributed to the development of, and generally expounds a certain political viewpoint, women''s history. Women''s History in America -- In colonial America, women who earned their own living usually became seamstresses or kept boardinghouses. But some women worked in professions and jobs available mostly to men. There were women doctors, lawyers, preachers, teachers, writers, and singers. By the early 19th century, however, acceptable occupations for working women were limited to factory labor or domestic work. Women were excluded from the professions, except for writing and teaching. Women''s Rights National Historic Park -- The history of the women''s movement. Located in Seneca Falls, N.Y., sites include Declaration Park and the house of early feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Women''s Suffrage - HistoryChannel.Com -- A timeline of important dates in the women''s suffrage and women''s rights movement in the United States of America.
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