Jone's Women's History Blog June 2006 Archive

Singer Lena Horne, whose signature song is "Stormy Weather," is 89 years old today, June 30. Her struggle against racism reflected the issues of her time. More: About Lena ... Read More

Women's history, as it's developed, has approached the historical material from slightly different perspectives. Learn more about the different ways that women's history can be studied: About Women's History ... Read More

Queen of Scotland since she was a few days old, Mary returned to Scotland from France when her first husband died. She married her handsome and dashing cousin, and when ... Read More

Read about the origins of the field called women's history, and how the field differs from a more general historical approach. Is it just history about women? A Short Overview ... Read More

Her position as publisher of the Washington Post made her one of America's most powerful women. Katharine Graham was born on June 16, 1917. More: Katharine Graham

Traditionally in many different cultures, weaving has been a women's craft. This article explores some of the historical connections of women and weaving. Pictures are from the 2002 Smithsonian ... Read More

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain, born June 9, 1836. Her sister, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, was a leader of the "constitutional" British suffragists.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain, born June 9, 1836. Her sister, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, was a leader of the "constitutional" British suffragists.

Made famous in the 20th century by the movie starring Greta Garbo, Queen Christina of Sweden had a life that was even more interesting and exciting than the film portrayed. ... Read More

On June 4, 1919, the United States Senate passed the Nineteenth Amendment that extended the vote -- a basic individual right -- to women. Read more about the events ... Read More