Articles related to "Womens History"
Lighthouse Keeper Ida Lewis
Famous lighthouse keeper saved up to twenty-five lives in waters off Newport, Rhode Island; meets President Grant
lighthouse • savior • woman • womens • history
Famous lighthouse keeper saved up to twenty-five lives in waters off Newport, Rhode Island; meets President Grant
lighthouse • savior • woman • womens • history
Remember the Ladies: The Women's Rights National Historical Park
1998 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Womens' Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This brief overview provides a description and history of the Women's Rights Historical Park located in Seneca Falls, New York, authorized in 1980, to preserve and protect those sites that played such a key role during the Convention.
womens history • seneca falls • first women's rights convention • national park historic sites • elizabeth cady stanton
1998 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Womens' Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This brief overview provides a description and history of the Women's Rights Historical Park located in Seneca Falls, New York, authorized in 1980, to preserve and protect those sites that played such a key role during the Convention.
womens history • seneca falls • first women's rights convention • national park historic sites • elizabeth cady stanton
Book Review: Her Story by Charlotte S. Waisman
An excellent documentation of the contributions of 2000 American women from 1580 to 2008, many of whom have not been previously celebrated or recognized.
her story • women who changed america • women pioneers for change • women activists • womens history
An excellent documentation of the contributions of 2000 American women from 1580 to 2008, many of whom have not been previously celebrated or recognized.
her story • women who changed america • women pioneers for change • women activists • womens history
Civilising the West: Life with the Real Harvey Girls
In 1946, MGM released a movie starring Judy Garland which depicted life as a fictional "Harvey Girl". This article shows who the "real" Harvey Girls were and what made them special to the civilisation of the "wild west".
harvey girls • fred harvey • 19th century us history • womens history • railway history
In 1946, MGM released a movie starring Judy Garland which depicted life as a fictional "Harvey Girl". This article shows who the "real" Harvey Girls were and what made them special to the civilisation of the "wild west".
harvey girls • fred harvey • 19th century us history • womens history • railway history
A Little History To Go With That Lesson
A small sampling of some the most notable women in the history of computers and the significant role they played in technology as we know it today.
women in computing history • women and computers • computers • computer history • windows 98
A small sampling of some the most notable women in the history of computers and the significant role they played in technology as we know it today.
women in computing history • women and computers • computers • computer history • windows 98
Anna Swan: Part Two
In 1846, the towns of Pictou and Truro Nova Scotia were abuzz with news of a giant baby. The rumors were true. On August 6, 1846, Ann Swan, wife of Alexander Swan gave birth to a baby that weighed 18 lbs.
anna swan • nova scotia • canada • giantess • mary alward
In 1846, the towns of Pictou and Truro Nova Scotia were abuzz with news of a giant baby. The rumors were true. On August 6, 1846, Ann Swan, wife of Alexander Swan gave birth to a baby that weighed 18 lbs.
anna swan • nova scotia • canada • giantess • mary alward
C. Parkhurst: The Whip
C. Parkhurst drove stage for Wells Fargo for over twenty years between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. He was one the best stage drivers the Old West ever knew. But Charley had a secret that wasn't disclosed until the day he died.
charley parkhurst • c parkhurst • charlotte parkhurst • historys wild women • women
C. Parkhurst drove stage for Wells Fargo for over twenty years between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. He was one the best stage drivers the Old West ever knew. But Charley had a secret that wasn't disclosed until the day he died.
charley parkhurst • c parkhurst • charlotte parkhurst • historys wild women • women
Pearl Hart: The Arizona Bandit
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
CANADIAN WOMEN IN WWII
Whether they were serving overseas, or keeping "the homefires burning," Canadian women did their part during the Second World War.
canadian women • womens history event • event • history • women
Whether they were serving overseas, or keeping "the homefires burning," Canadian women did their part during the Second World War.
canadian women • womens history event • event • history • women
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
MARY SITTS (1772 - 1859) Canadian Pioneer
Mary Sitts was captured by Mississauga Indians during the American Revolution. She was the first white woman to live in present day Brant County. Mary is truly a Canadian pioneer.
mary • mary sitts • canadian pioneer • pioneer • pioneers
Mary Sitts was captured by Mississauga Indians during the American Revolution. She was the first white woman to live in present day Brant County. Mary is truly a Canadian pioneer.
mary • mary sitts • canadian pioneer • pioneer • pioneers
Movements of Liberation in Mozambique
Revolutionary acts rip countries apart. For decades Mozambique was a center for civil war and revolution. Two movements, Frelimo and Renamo, fought for freedom.
frelimo • mozambique liberation front • eduardo mondlane • samora machel • renamo
Revolutionary acts rip countries apart. For decades Mozambique was a center for civil war and revolution. Two movements, Frelimo and Renamo, fought for freedom.
frelimo • mozambique liberation front • eduardo mondlane • samora machel • renamo
Mozambican Women During the Revolution
Africa has been a land of turmoil for many generations. One country that has had headlines over the years is Mozambique. Their women are strong, but they had to prove it.
mozambican women • frelimo or mozambique liberation front • df or female detachment • lifemo or league of mozambican women • omm or organization of mozambican women
Africa has been a land of turmoil for many generations. One country that has had headlines over the years is Mozambique. Their women are strong, but they had to prove it.
mozambican women • frelimo or mozambique liberation front • df or female detachment • lifemo or league of mozambican women • omm or organization of mozambican women
The Real Anna and the King
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
Freedom's Women
Whether arriving as mail-order brides or looking to start their own business, these women came west in search of a better life.
african american • women • west • clara brown • mail-order brides
Whether arriving as mail-order brides or looking to start their own business, these women came west in search of a better life.
african american • women • west • clara brown • mail-order brides
World's First Novelist: Lady Murasaki Shikibu
Lady Murasaki Shikibu's classic, <i>The Tale of Genji,</i> is considered to be the world's first novel. Learn more about this interesting and influential woman.
lady murasaki shikibu • the tale of genji • heian japan • heian • japan
Lady Murasaki Shikibu's classic, <i>The Tale of Genji,</i> is considered to be the world's first novel. Learn more about this interesting and influential woman.
lady murasaki shikibu • the tale of genji • heian japan • heian • japan
"A Prophet Before Her Time:" Beatrice Potter Webb, Part I
Part I of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • poor law commission • poor laws • britain • social reform
Part I of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • poor law commission • poor laws • britain • social reform
"A Prophet Before Her Time:" Beatrice Potter Webb, Part II
Part II of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1905-09
Part II of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1905-09
Gender and Class in Victorian England, Part I
Part I of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
women • victorian england • sex roles • gender • class
Part I of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
women • victorian england • sex roles • gender • class
Gender and Class in Victorian England, Part II
Part II of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
gender • class • relations • victorian england • women
Part II of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
gender • class • relations • victorian england • women
Ida Henrietta Hyde Invented the Microelectrode
The first woman to graduate from Heidelberg University in Germany, Hyde used her microelectrode for research without knowing the far-reaching effects of its applications.
woman • women • chicago • research • physiology
The first woman to graduate from Heidelberg University in Germany, Hyde used her microelectrode for research without knowing the far-reaching effects of its applications.
woman • women • chicago • research • physiology
Rebel With White Gloves
When told of his daughter's plans, this father said, "I would almost rather see you dead." But this young woman went on to establish herself as one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, as well as becoming one of the most well-known and respected artists in the world today. Meet Mary Cassatt.
mary cassatt • impressionism • edgar degas • american • women
When told of his daughter's plans, this father said, "I would almost rather see you dead." But this young woman went on to establish herself as one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, as well as becoming one of the most well-known and respected artists in the world today. Meet Mary Cassatt.
mary cassatt • impressionism • edgar degas • american • women
"A Prophet Before Her Time:" Beatrice Potter Webb, Part III
Part III of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1909-1945
Part III of three-part series on Beatrice Potter Webb, Britain's greatest political theorist of the 20th Century!!
beatrice potter webb • royal commission for the relieving of distress and • poor laws • britain • 1909-1945
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