2004 Articles and Content
Hannah Arendt Quotes
Quotations from political philosopher Hannah Arendt, on politics, totalitarianism, marriage, love, forgiveness, and much more.
Quotations from political philosopher Hannah Arendt, on politics, totalitarianism, marriage, love, forgiveness, and much more.
Christina of Markyate
It took a lot of courage to resist the pressures of family and culture in the 12th century, but Christine of Markyate was a young girl who not only resisted, she succeeded -- and founded a community of women religious and influenced several key monastic figures in English history.
It took a lot of courage to resist the pressures of family and culture in the 12th century, but Christine of Markyate was a young girl who not only resisted, she succeeded -- and founded a community of women religious and influenced several key monastic figures in English history.
Del Martin Biography
A profile of Del Martin, author and long-time lesbian and feminist activist whose 2004 San Francisco marriage to Phyllis Lyon after 51 years of partnership was the first legally-sanctioned marriage (not civil union) of two partners of the same sex in the United States.
A profile of Del Martin, author and long-time lesbian and feminist activist whose 2004 San Francisco marriage to Phyllis Lyon after 51 years of partnership was the first legally-sanctioned marriage (not civil union) of two partners of the same sex in the United States.
Amalasuntha - Queen of the Goths
Regent Queen of the Ostrogoths, her murder became the rationale for Justinian's invasion of Italy and defeat of the Goths. Unfortunately, we have only a few very biased sources for her life, but this profile attempts to read between the lines and come as close as we can to an objective telling of her story.
Regent Queen of the Ostrogoths, her murder became the rationale for Justinian's invasion of Italy and defeat of the Goths. Unfortunately, we have only a few very biased sources for her life, but this profile attempts to read between the lines and come as close as we can to an objective telling of her story.
Gerda Lerner Quotations
Some quotes on history, women, women's history, and other topics by Gerda Lerner, a pioneer in the field of women's history.
Some quotes on history, women, women's history, and other topics by Gerda Lerner, a pioneer in the field of women's history.
The Other Side of the Woman Question
In this response to an article by Francis Parkman opposing woman suffrage, Julia Ward Howe uses many of the typical arguments for woman suffrage. Originally published in 1879.
In this response to an article by Francis Parkman opposing woman suffrage, Julia Ward Howe uses many of the typical arguments for woman suffrage. Originally published in 1879.
Clare Boothe Luce Quotes
Quotes by Clare Boothe Luce - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Clare Boothe Luce - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Martha Coffin Wright
A biography of Martha Coffin Wright, Quaker women's rights activist and sister of Lucretia Mott.
A biography of Martha Coffin Wright, Quaker women's rights activist and sister of Lucretia Mott.
Pema Chodron Quotes
Quotations from Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, director of Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Quotations from Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, director of Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Woman in Bicycle Costume
From an advertisement for the manufacturer of Columbia Bicycles, this drawing shows what the well-dressed female bicyclist was wearing about 1895.
From an advertisement for the manufacturer of Columbia Bicycles, this drawing shows what the well-dressed female bicyclist was wearing about 1895.
National Woman's Party Messenger
Picture, from October 1922, of Julia Obear, working as a messenger for the National Woman's Party. The caption indicates that the Party had hired all female staff, including for such typically-male positions as "messenger boy."
Picture, from October 1922, of Julia Obear, working as a messenger for the National Woman's Party. The caption indicates that the Party had hired all female staff, including for such typically-male positions as "messenger boy."
Picture of Margaret Fuller
Added to the gallery of images of notable women: a line drawing depicting Margaret Fuller, 19th century writer, feminist, and Transcendentalist.
Added to the gallery of images of notable women: a line drawing depicting Margaret Fuller, 19th century writer, feminist, and Transcendentalist.
Women's History - Site Index
A handy list of content on this site.
A handy list of content on this site.
Helen Keller Quotes
Find Helen Keller quotations on life, challenge, education, blindness, deafness, and concern for others.
Find Helen Keller quotations on life, challenge, education, blindness, deafness, and concern for others.
Women's Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment
Why was the Fourteenth Amendment controversial in women's rights circles? Because, for the first time, the proposed Amendment added the word "male" into the US Constitution. But women's rights advocates soon started trying to justify women's equality based on the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Why was the Fourteenth Amendment controversial in women's rights circles? Because, for the first time, the proposed Amendment added the word "male" into the US Constitution. But women's rights advocates soon started trying to justify women's equality based on the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Soup - 1894 Style
More in the continuing series of 19th century recipes, these soup recipes show a bit about household life in the 1890s.
More in the continuing series of 19th century recipes, these soup recipes show a bit about household life in the 1890s.
Queen Christina of Sweden
A profile of Queen Christina of Sweden, with links to more resources. She's famous -- or infamous -- for ruling Sweden in her own right, being raised as a boy, rumors of lesbianism and an affair with an Italian cardinal, and her abdication of the Swedish throne.
A profile of Queen Christina of Sweden, with links to more resources. She's famous -- or infamous -- for ruling Sweden in her own right, being raised as a boy, rumors of lesbianism and an affair with an Italian cardinal, and her abdication of the Swedish throne.
Women's Suffrage Events - Time Line
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
Rosa Parks Quotes
Significantly updated: Quotes from the mother of the American civil rights movement, Rosa Parks.
Significantly updated: Quotes from the mother of the American civil rights movement, Rosa Parks.
Wilma Rudolph Quotes
More quotes from athlete Wilma Rudolph.
More quotes from athlete Wilma Rudolph.
Women's Equality Day 2004
A copy of the 2004 Presidential Proclamation declaring August 26 Women's Equality Day in the United States, from the office of the President of the U.S., George W. Bush.
A copy of the 2004 Presidential Proclamation declaring August 26 Women's Equality Day in the United States, from the office of the President of the U.S., George W. Bush.
Chinese Empress Discovers Silk-Making
The legend of the discovery of silk in ancient China.
The legend of the discovery of silk in ancient China.
Laura Bush Speech
A copy of the text of Laura Bush's speech at the Republican National Convention, 2000.
A copy of the text of Laura Bush's speech at the Republican National Convention, 2000.
Laura Bush Quotes
Quotes by Laura Bush (First Lady Laura Welch Bush) - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Laura Bush (First Lady Laura Welch Bush) - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anais Nin Quotes
Updated with many new quotes: quotations by Anais Nin, writer and diarist.
Updated with many new quotes: quotations by Anais Nin, writer and diarist.
Susan Faludi Quotes
New: quotes from Susan Faludi, feminist and writer.
New: quotes from Susan Faludi, feminist and writer.
Shirley Chisholm Quotes
Newly updated with additional quotes: a collection of quotations from Shirley Chisholm.
Newly updated with additional quotes: a collection of quotations from Shirley Chisholm.
Brutal Treatment of Women Suffragists at Occoquan Workhouse
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
Denise Levertov Quotes
A significant update to the collection on this site of quotations from Denise Levertov, poet.
A significant update to the collection on this site of quotations from Denise Levertov, poet.
Bella Abzug Quotes
Significantly updated with many new quotes: quotations from Bella Abzug, the colorful New York politician and founder of the National Women's Political Caucus.
Significantly updated with many new quotes: quotations from Bella Abzug, the colorful New York politician and founder of the National Women's Political Caucus.
Toni Morrison Quotes
Updated and enhanced: more quotations from Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize winning novelist.
Updated and enhanced: more quotations from Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize winning novelist.
Woman or Women? A Clarification of Terms
How the terms Woman and Women were used somewhat differently in philosophical and political writings, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
How the terms Woman and Women were used somewhat differently in philosophical and political writings, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt
A profile of Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled in the 15th century B.C.E.
A profile of Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled in the 15th century B.C.E.
Abigail Adams
A biography of Abigail Adams, with links to many more resources.
A biography of Abigail Adams, with links to many more resources.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Calamity Jane
An updated profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
An updated profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
Margaret of Scotland
A biographical profile of Margaret of Scotland, Saint Margaret, patroness of Scotland.
A biographical profile of Margaret of Scotland, Saint Margaret, patroness of Scotland.
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
Catherine of Valois
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
Agnodice
A profile of Agnodice, gynecologist in Athens in the 4th century BCE.
A profile of Agnodice, gynecologist in Athens in the 4th century BCE.
Saint Clare of Assisi
A biography of Saint Clare who founded the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, in the 13th century.
A biography of Saint Clare who founded the Poor Clares, a Franciscan order for women, in the 13th century.
Berengaria of Navarre
A biography of Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard I of England. She has the distinction of being the only Queen of England never to set foot on England's soil.
A biography of Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard I of England. She has the distinction of being the only Queen of England never to set foot on England's soil.
Lady Catherine Grey
Lady Catherine Grey, sister of England's Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey, had her own problems with the succession of England. Here's her biography.
Lady Catherine Grey, sister of England's Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey, had her own problems with the succession of England. Here's her biography.
Sarah Bernhardt Quotes
Quotes by Sarah Bernhardt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sarah Bernhardt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Margaret Tudor
A biography of Margaret Tudor, queen of James IV of Scotland, grandmother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband, Lord Darnley.
A biography of Margaret Tudor, queen of James IV of Scotland, grandmother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband, Lord Darnley.
Judith Sargent Murray
A profile of Judith Sargent Murray, early American essayist, whose religious and political writing as well as personal letters help us understand that period of history. She also wrote one of the earliest feminist essays in America.
A profile of Judith Sargent Murray, early American essayist, whose religious and political writing as well as personal letters help us understand that period of history. She also wrote one of the earliest feminist essays in America.
Margaret Thatcher Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Thatcher - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Thatcher - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Maureen Reagan Quotes
Quotes from Maureen Reagan, eldest child of US President Ronald Reagan, and his first wife, Jane Wyman. Maureen Reagan was a political force in her own right until her death in 2001.
Quotes from Maureen Reagan, eldest child of US President Ronald Reagan, and his first wife, Jane Wyman. Maureen Reagan was a political force in her own right until her death in 2001.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Book Lists on Women's History
Print resources for reading more about Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Print resources for reading more about Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Queen Victoria Bibliography
A list of books about Queen Victoria, plus some biographies of her famous children and grandchildren. Queen Victoria is one of the most-studied, most-written-about women of history.
A list of books about Queen Victoria, plus some biographies of her famous children and grandchildren. Queen Victoria is one of the most-studied, most-written-about women of history.
Medieval and Renaissance Music by Women
Today, women composers of the medieval and Renaissance periods are becoming better known. Many were women leading religious lives who had the time and education to devote to composition. Here are some picks of music by women composers or with female subjects and performers, selected for diversity and quality.
Today, women composers of the medieval and Renaissance periods are becoming better known. Many were women leading religious lives who had the time and education to devote to composition. Here are some picks of music by women composers or with female subjects and performers, selected for diversity and quality.
Children and Grandchildren of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
Mary II of Great Britain
A biographical sketch of Mary II of Great Britain, Queen of England who was placed on the throne as a result of the Glorious Revolution displacing her father, James II.
A biographical sketch of Mary II of Great Britain, Queen of England who was placed on the throne as a result of the Glorious Revolution displacing her father, James II.
Anna Quindlen Quotes
Quotes by Anna Quindlen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Anna Quindlen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Barbara Honegger Quotes
Quotes by Barbara Honegger - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Barbara Honegger - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary of Modena
Biographical sketch of Mary of Modena, second wife of James II of England and mother of his son James the Old Pretender.
Biographical sketch of Mary of Modena, second wife of James II of England and mother of his son James the Old Pretender.
Mary of Guise
A biography of Mary of Guise, part of the powerful Guise family of France, wife of James V of Scotland, and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.
A biography of Mary of Guise, part of the powerful Guise family of France, wife of James V of Scotland, and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Quotes
More quotes from golfer and track star Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
More quotes from golfer and track star Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
Salad - 1894 Recipes
More 19th century recipes, and a quote from the section on salads: It is said that "Any fool can make a salad," but all salads are not made by fools. "Mixing" comes by intuition, and the successful cooks use the ingredients, judgment, and their own tastes, rather than the recipe.
More 19th century recipes, and a quote from the section on salads: It is said that "Any fool can make a salad," but all salads are not made by fools. "Mixing" comes by intuition, and the successful cooks use the ingredients, judgment, and their own tastes, rather than the recipe.
Karen Nussbaum Quotes
Selected quotations from Karen Nussbaum, working women's organizer and advocate, founder of 9to5 and one-time Director of the Women's Bureau, US Department of Labor.
Selected quotations from Karen Nussbaum, working women's organizer and advocate, founder of 9to5 and one-time Director of the Women's Bureau, US Department of Labor.
Oprah Winfrey Quotes
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Catherine the Great of Russia
Summary of the life of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, and a collection of resources for further research -- on the Net and in print.
Summary of the life of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, and a collection of resources for further research -- on the Net and in print.
Fannie Hurst
A profile of Fannie Hurst, writer, part of a collection of profiles on notable women in history.
A profile of Fannie Hurst, writer, part of a collection of profiles on notable women in history.
Fannie Hurst Quotes
Quotes by Fannie Hurst - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Fannie Hurst - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Sorosis - Early Professional Woman's Club
Sorosis, a professional women's association, was created in 1868 by Jane Cunningham Croly, because women were usually shut out of membership in the organizations of many professions.
Sorosis, a professional women's association, was created in 1868 by Jane Cunningham Croly, because women were usually shut out of membership in the organizations of many professions.
Joyce Carol Oates Quotes
Quotes by Joyce Carol Oates - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Joyce Carol Oates - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Books - Rachel Speght, Early Feminist
Rachel Speght was the first woman known to have published a women's rights pamphlet in English under her own name. Here are some works by or about Rachel Speght and her writings.
Rachel Speght was the first woman known to have published a women's rights pamphlet in English under her own name. Here are some works by or about Rachel Speght and her writings.
Books About Ephelia - Restorationist WomanWriter
Find books about Ephelia, whose writing during the English Restoration was licensed by the king's censor.
Find books about Ephelia, whose writing during the English Restoration was licensed by the king's censor.
Our National Thanksgiving - 1858 - Sarah Josepha Hale
19th century editor Sarah Josepha Hale deserves recognition as the Mother of the American Thanksgiving. Read her 1858 column promoting the new national holiday.
19th century editor Sarah Josepha Hale deserves recognition as the Mother of the American Thanksgiving. Read her 1858 column promoting the new national holiday.
Emmeline Pankhurst - British Suffrage Leader
A biography of Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffrage leader.
A biography of Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffrage leader.
History Mysteries - Boxed Sets
Each set includes three books from the History Mysteries series.
Each set includes three books from the History Mysteries series.
History Mysteries Boxed Sets
These excellent books for girls 8-13 each feature a resourceful and courageous heroine facing both everyday problems and issues related to the history of her time. I recommend these as a great way to introduce young readers to women's history.
These excellent books for girls 8-13 each feature a resourceful and courageous heroine facing both everyday problems and issues related to the history of her time. I recommend these as a great way to introduce young readers to women's history.
Books for Girls 8-12
Girls in the preteen years are at an important transition point: they need strong female role models before they enter the years when they question whether girls can be both intelligent and popular. I've listed here some of my favorite women's history books for this age group. Some are collections of short sketches, perfect for the active or impatient reader.
Girls in the preteen years are at an important transition point: they need strong female role models before they enter the years when they question whether girls can be both intelligent and popular. I've listed here some of my favorite women's history books for this age group. Some are collections of short sketches, perfect for the active or impatient reader.
Books for Girls 5-9
Girls in this age range are beginning readers, but usually still love a story read to them sometimes too. They're exploring their place in the world, so books that provide role models - real and fantasy - are good choices. Girls at these ages usually like colorful illustrations, touches of humor or surprise, and a mixture of courage and compassion in the heroines.
Girls in this age range are beginning readers, but usually still love a story read to them sometimes too. They're exploring their place in the world, so books that provide role models - real and fantasy - are good choices. Girls at these ages usually like colorful illustrations, touches of humor or surprise, and a mixture of courage and compassion in the heroines.
Joan Baez Quotes
Quotes by Joan Baez - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Joan Baez - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Robin Morgan Quotes
Quotes by Robin Morgan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Robin Morgan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Dole Quotes
Quotes by Elizabeth Dole - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Elizabeth Dole - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Betty Friedan Quotes
Quotes by Betty Friedan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Betty Friedan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Portraits of US First Ladies
I've added some images of American First Ladies to the women's history picture gallery on this site. Find Abigail Adams, Louisa Adams, Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mamie Eisenhower, Betty Ford, Lady Bird Johnson, Mary Todd Lincoln and Dolley Madison, join Ellen Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jacqueline Kennedy.
I've added some images of American First Ladies to the women's history picture gallery on this site. Find Abigail Adams, Louisa Adams, Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mamie Eisenhower, Betty Ford, Lady Bird Johnson, Mary Todd Lincoln and Dolley Madison, join Ellen Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jacqueline Kennedy.
Clara Barton Quotes
Quotes by Clara Barton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Clara Barton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jane Addams Quotes
Quotes by Jane Addams, recently updated with new quotes, new links, and significantly reformatted.
Quotes by Jane Addams, recently updated with new quotes, new links, and significantly reformatted.
Mary of Burgundy
A biographical sketch of Mary of Burgundy, whose marriage brought the Netherlands to the Habsburg dynasty and whose son brought Spain into the Habsburg sphere.
A biographical sketch of Mary of Burgundy, whose marriage brought the Netherlands to the Habsburg dynasty and whose son brought Spain into the Habsburg sphere.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Pictures
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Portrait, reprinted from Poems of Passion, a book of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, published 1883. Also: a detail from that portrait, and a portrait and detail from a 1903 publication, Poems of Power.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Portrait, reprinted from Poems of Passion, a book of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, published 1883. Also: a detail from that portrait, and a portrait and detail from a 1903 publication, Poems of Power.
About Anne Ayres
A profile of Anne Ayres, founder of the first Episcopalian religius order for women.
A profile of Anne Ayres, founder of the first Episcopalian religius order for women.
About the Beguines
In the 12th century, many women in Europe organized religious groups -- sometimes living in communal residences, sometimes at home -- in a movement claiming no founder and operating with no specific rules for the order. The movement came to be called the Beguines, and eventually came under attack by the Vatican as unauthorized and tainted with heresy.
In the 12th century, many women in Europe organized religious groups -- sometimes living in communal residences, sometimes at home -- in a movement claiming no founder and operating with no specific rules for the order. The movement came to be called the Beguines, and eventually came under attack by the Vatican as unauthorized and tainted with heresy.
Magdalena Abakanowicz
A profile of the sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, from your Women's History Guide.
A profile of the sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, from your Women's History Guide.
Notable Women Who Died in 2003
A list of some of the notable women who died in 2003.
A list of some of the notable women who died in 2003.