2005 Articles and Content
Margaret Sanger Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Sanger - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Sanger - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Leontyne Price Quotes
Quotes by Leontyne Price - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Leontyne Price - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Quotes
Quotes by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
United States v. Susan B. Anthony - 1873
When Susan B. Anthony voted in 1871, she was arrested, tried, and convicted in this test of women's citizenship rights.
When Susan B. Anthony voted in 1871, she was arrested, tried, and convicted in this test of women's citizenship rights.
Feminist Classics
Whether finding out for yourself more about the history of feminism, or selecting books for a reading groups, these are good starting books: classics on feminism from before 1950.
Whether finding out for yourself more about the history of feminism, or selecting books for a reading groups, these are good starting books: classics on feminism from before 1950.
Suggested Book Lists - Women's History Reading Groups
A collection of suggested book lists for reading groups interested in women's history. Explore these book lists to find books that will interest your group.
A collection of suggested book lists for reading groups interested in women's history. Explore these book lists to find books that will interest your group.
Reading Groups
Reading Groups on Women's History.
Reading Groups on Women's History.
Women in Many Cultures - Suggested Reading Lists
To learn more about the lives of women in different cultures, these books are good starting points. Some fictional, some personal stories, some more objective coverage -- all would be good choices for personal learning, study groups and reading groups, or for classroom use.
To learn more about the lives of women in different cultures, these books are good starting points. Some fictional, some personal stories, some more objective coverage -- all would be good choices for personal learning, study groups and reading groups, or for classroom use.
Women's Suffrage Quiz
Test your knowledge of the American woman suffrage movement with this 21-question quiz.
Test your knowledge of the American woman suffrage movement with this 21-question quiz.
Madeleine L'Engle Quotes
Quotes by Madeleine L'Engle - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Madeleine L'Engle - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Millicent Garrett Fawcett
A biography of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, British women's suffrage activist, known for her constitutional approach -- more peaceful and rational than the confrontational style of the Pankhursts.
A biography of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, British women's suffrage activist, known for her constitutional approach -- more peaceful and rational than the confrontational style of the Pankhursts.
Persons Case and Famous Five
A description of the Persons Case in Canada.
A description of the Persons Case in Canada.
Women's History Audiobooks
Take women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you.
Take women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you.
American First Ladies - Audiobooks - Biographies and Autobiographies
Take women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you. These books are all biographies or autobiographies of American First Ladies. An update on the books on tape concept, these books can be downloaded to your computer, then played as you work or uploaded to an MP3 player or burned to a CD.
Take women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you. These books are all biographies or autobiographies of American First Ladies. An update on the books on tape concept, these books can be downloaded to your computer, then played as you work or uploaded to an MP3 player or burned to a CD.
Audiobooks - Women in Medieval and Renaissance History
Take medieval and Renaissance women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you. These books are about key women in medieval and Renaissance history. An update on the books on tape concept, these books can be downloaded to your computer, then played as you work or uploaded to an MP3 player or burned to a CD.
Take medieval and Renaissance women's history for a walk, to the gym, or for a drive: download audiobooks and take women's history with you. These books are about key women in medieval and Renaissance history. An update on the books on tape concept, these books can be downloaded to your computer, then played as you work or uploaded to an MP3 player or burned to a CD.
Sojourner Truth Quotes
Quotes by Sojourner Truth - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sojourner Truth - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Selma Lagerlof Biography
A biography of Selma Lagerlöf, Swedish woman writer.
A biography of Selma Lagerlöf, Swedish woman writer.
Selma Lagerlof Quotes
Quotes by Selma Lagerlof - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Selma Lagerlof - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Selma Lagerlöf
Profile of Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Profile of Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Elizabeth Fry
Profile of Elizabeth Fry, reformer of women's prisons, mental asylums, and founder of soup kitchens and homes for the homeless.
Profile of Elizabeth Fry, reformer of women's prisons, mental asylums, and founder of soup kitchens and homes for the homeless.
Sandra Day O'Connor
Profile of Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman Supreme Court Justice in the United States.
Profile of Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman Supreme Court Justice in the United States.
Doris Lessing Quotes
Quotes by Doris Lessing - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Doris Lessing - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Queen Christina of Sweden Quotes
Quotes by Queen Christina of Sweden - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Queen Christina of Sweden - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Alessandra Giliani - Medieval Scientist
Alessandra Giliani was an early female scientist, known for her work tracing blood vessels.
Alessandra Giliani was an early female scientist, known for her work tracing blood vessels.
Mary Daly Quotes
Quotes by Mary Daly - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Daly - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Nancy Astor Quotes
Quotes by Nancy Astor - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Nancy Astor - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Bette Davis Quotes
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman Quotes
Quotes by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Arden
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
Mary Ritter Beard Quotes
Quotes by Mary Ritter Beard - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Ritter Beard - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Lydia Maria Child Quotes
Selected quotations from the writings of Lydia Maria Child, abolitionist, novelist, and advice writer.
Selected quotations from the writings of Lydia Maria Child, abolitionist, novelist, and advice writer.
Watermarks
Watermarks video trailer, from a movie about the women of Austria's Jewish sports club, Hakoah, and their experiences before and during Hitler's takeover of Austria.
Watermarks video trailer, from a movie about the women of Austria's Jewish sports club, Hakoah, and their experiences before and during Hitler's takeover of Austria.
Watermarks - A Review
A review of the documentary Watermarks, the story of women swimmers of the Austrian Jewish sports club, Hakoah, before Hitler's takeover of Austria.
A review of the documentary Watermarks, the story of women swimmers of the Austrian Jewish sports club, Hakoah, before Hitler's takeover of Austria.
Harriet Quimby
A biography of Harriet Quimby, the first woman licensed as a pilot in the United States, whose flamboyant style added to her popularity as an exhibition flyer.
A biography of Harriet Quimby, the first woman licensed as a pilot in the United States, whose flamboyant style added to her popularity as an exhibition flyer.
Harriet Quimby Quotes
Quotes by Harriet Quimby - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Harriet Quimby - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Nancy Astor - Biography of Nancy Astor
A biography of Nancy Astor, society hostess and outspoken social critic who was the first woman seated in the House of Commons.
A biography of Nancy Astor, society hostess and outspoken social critic who was the first woman seated in the House of Commons.
Emma Willard Quotes
Quotes by Emma Willard - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Emma Willard - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mother Shipton and the Prophecies of Mother Shipton
Mother Shipton was a legendary witch and prophet of Yorkshire, England. Learn more about the development of her legend and the impact of one of her prophecies that was believed by some people in Britain.
Mother Shipton was a legendary witch and prophet of Yorkshire, England. Learn more about the development of her legend and the impact of one of her prophecies that was believed by some people in Britain.
Augusta - Roman Title
Augusta was the title given to a number of women in the Roman empire.
Augusta was the title given to a number of women in the Roman empire.
Bona Dea - The Good Goddess
Bona Dea was a Roman goddess only for women, whose main temple festival was held on May 1.
Bona Dea was a Roman goddess only for women, whose main temple festival was held on May 1.
Barbara Bush Quotes
Quotes by Barbara Bush - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Barbara Bush - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Marian Wright Edelman Quotes
Quotes by Marian Wright Edelman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marian Wright Edelman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Ruby Dee Quotes
Quotes by Ruby Dee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ruby Dee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn Biography
A biography of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a socialist and feminist who helped organize the ACLU and the Lawrence, Massachusetts, strike.
A biography of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a socialist and feminist who helped organize the ACLU and the Lawrence, Massachusetts, strike.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, the Rebel Girl of Joe Hill song fame, was a socialist, feminist, and labor organizer who became a Communist Party activist.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, the Rebel Girl of Joe Hill song fame, was a socialist, feminist, and labor organizer who became a Communist Party activist.
Marian Wright Edelman
A biography of Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund and advocate of children's rights and programs that support children.
A biography of Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund and advocate of children's rights and programs that support children.
Elizabeth Arden Quotes
Quotes by Elizabeth Arden - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Elizabeth Arden - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Christabel Pankhurst Quotes
Quotes by Christabel Pankhurst - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Christabel Pankhurst - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Annie Besant - Heretic
Annie Besant, heretic: minister's wife to atheist freethinker to theosophist
Annie Besant, heretic: minister's wife to atheist freethinker to theosophist
Abbess - The Role of the Abbess
An abbess is not just a female Abbott, though the roles are somewhat similar.
An abbess is not just a female Abbott, though the roles are somewhat similar.
Diane Arbus Quotes
Quotes by Diane Arbus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Diane Arbus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Grace Hopper Quotes
Quotes by Grace Hopper - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Grace Hopper - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Colette Quotes
Quotes by Colette - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Colette - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Sister of suffrage activist Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain. She overcame much opposition to win her license.
Sister of suffrage activist Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain. She overcame much opposition to win her license.
Jean Kerr Quotes
Quotes by Jean Kerr - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jean Kerr - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Henriette Delille - Founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family
A biography of Henriette Delille, founder of an African American religious order in New Orleans in the 19th century.
A biography of Henriette Delille, founder of an African American religious order in New Orleans in the 19th century.
Molly Brown - Margaret Tobin Brown
A biography of Titanic survivor, Margaret Tobin Brown, known as Molly Brown. She was the subject of the play and movie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
A biography of Titanic survivor, Margaret Tobin Brown, known as Molly Brown. She was the subject of the play and movie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
Ursula LeGuin Quotes
Quotes by Ursula LeGuin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ursula LeGuin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Doris Kearns Goodwin Quotes
Quotes by Doris Kearns Goodwin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Doris Kearns Goodwin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Pearl S. Buck Quotes
Quotes by Pearl S. Buck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Pearl S. Buck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Faye Wattleton Quotes
Quotes by Faye Wattleton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Faye Wattleton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Faye Wattleton Biography
A profile of Faye Wattleton of the Planned Parenthood Federation and Center for the Advancement of Women.
A profile of Faye Wattleton of the Planned Parenthood Federation and Center for the Advancement of Women.
Mother Teresa Quotes
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Poll: Greatest Advance in Women's Rights?
Answer the poll, and see what others think: what has been the greatest advance in women's rights, especially in the 20th century?
Answer the poll, and see what others think: what has been the greatest advance in women's rights, especially in the 20th century?
Poll: Most Interesting Woman Ruler
Who was the most interesting woman ruler? Vote in the poll, and see how others have voted.
Who was the most interesting woman ruler? Vote in the poll, and see how others have voted.
Mary Cassatt Quotes
Quotes by Mary Cassatt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Cassatt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Nelly Sachs
Nelly Sachs, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966, was a German Jew who took refuge in Sweden in 1940 and wrote of the Holocaust and Jewish experience.
Nelly Sachs, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966, was a German Jew who took refuge in Sweden in 1940 and wrote of the Holocaust and Jewish experience.
Sarah Siddons
Sarah Siddons, a member of the Kemble theater family, was one of the most famous women of her day.
Sarah Siddons, a member of the Kemble theater family, was one of the most famous women of her day.
Harriot Stanton Blatch
Harriot Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was herself a dedicated feminist.
Harriot Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was herself a dedicated feminist.
Barbara Bodichon
A biography of Barbara Bodichon, artist and women's rights activist.
A biography of Barbara Bodichon, artist and women's rights activist.
Emily Davies
A profile of Emily Davies, British suffrage worker and educator.
A profile of Emily Davies, British suffrage worker and educator.
Judy Chicago Quotes
Quotes by Judy Chicago - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Judy Chicago - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Georgia O'Keeffe Quotes
Quotes by Georgia O'Keeffe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Georgia O'Keeffe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Maria Montessori Quotes
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Edith Hamilton Quotes
Quotes by Edith Hamilton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Edith Hamilton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Sylvia Plath Quotes
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary Wollstonecraft Quotes
Quotes by Mary Wollstonecraft - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Wollstonecraft - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anne Frank Quotes
Quotes by Anne Frank - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Anne Frank - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Indira Gandhi Quotes
Quotes by Indira Gandhi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Indira Gandhi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Corazon Aquino Quotes
Quotes by Corazon Aquino - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Corazon Aquino - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Golda Meir Quotes
Quotes by Golda Meir - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Golda Meir - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anna Pavlova Quotes
Quotes by Anna Pavlova - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Anna Pavlova - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Isadora Duncan Quotes
Quotes by Isadora Duncan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Isadora Duncan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Ayn Rand Quotes
Quotes by Ayn Rand - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ayn Rand - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Wangari Maathai
A biography of Kenya's environmentalist and feminist activist, Wangari Maathai. Since 1977, Wangari Maathai has battled deforestation in Kenya through organizing mostly village women to plant trees, to fight soil erosion and water pollution and to provide firewood and some income for their families. Wangari became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
A biography of Kenya's environmentalist and feminist activist, Wangari Maathai. Since 1977, Wangari Maathai has battled deforestation in Kenya through organizing mostly village women to plant trees, to fight soil erosion and water pollution and to provide firewood and some income for their families. Wangari became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
Susan Sontag Quotes
Quotes by Susan Sontag - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Susan Sontag - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Shirley Chisholm Quotes
Quotes by Shirley Chisholm - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Shirley Chisholm - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
About Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte, by Charlotte Bronte
From a biographical note published by Charlotte Bronte with a reissue of her sisters' writings, some information on Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte. It was written under Charlotte Bronte's pseudonym Currer Bell and refers to the sisters under their pseudonyms Ellis Bell and Acton Bell.
From a biographical note published by Charlotte Bronte with a reissue of her sisters' writings, some information on Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte. It was written under Charlotte Bronte's pseudonym Currer Bell and refers to the sisters under their pseudonyms Ellis Bell and Acton Bell.
Barbara Jordan Quotes
Quotes by Barbara Jordan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Barbara Jordan - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rosa Parks Biography
Rosa Parks biography, with the basic facts of her life and contributions.
Rosa Parks biography, with the basic facts of her life and contributions.
Mae Jemison Quotes
Quotes by Mae Jemison - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mae Jemison - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Alice Walker Quotes
Significantly updated: quotes by Alice Walker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Significantly updated: quotes by Alice Walker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rita Mae Brown Quotes
Significantly updated: Quotes by Rita Mae Brown - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Significantly updated: Quotes by Rita Mae Brown - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Roe v. Wade - Overview of US Supreme Court Decision on Abortion
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
Women's History A-Z
Interested in women's history? This course will take you on a tour of women's history from A to Z. Each issue will introduce you to a variety of women's history topics. The course sends one issue per day during the month of March, and one per week for the rest of the year.
Interested in women's history? This course will take you on a tour of women's history from A to Z. Each issue will introduce you to a variety of women's history topics. The course sends one issue per day during the month of March, and one per week for the rest of the year.
Women's History - Desktop Wallpaper
For Women's History Month or any time of the year, you can easily use one of many pictures on this site as your desktop wallpaper.
For Women's History Month or any time of the year, you can easily use one of many pictures on this site as your desktop wallpaper.
Picture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt - Detail
A detail from a bas-relief image of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, showing her depiction as an individual and not just a representation of a type.
A detail from a bas-relief image of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, showing her depiction as an individual and not just a representation of a type.
Picture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt - Women's History
An image of Nefertiti with her husband, from a bas-relief at Tell-el-Amarna.
An image of Nefertiti with her husband, from a bas-relief at Tell-el-Amarna.
Nefertiti -- Books and Videos About Egypt's Famous Queen Nefertiti
Recommended books and videos to learn more about Egypt's Nefertiti, whose image of classical beauty is one of the most famous artifacts of history.
Recommended books and videos to learn more about Egypt's Nefertiti, whose image of classical beauty is one of the most famous artifacts of history.
Nefertiti - Egyptian Queen Nefertiti
A profile of Nefertiti, including a summary of the known facts about her life.
A profile of Nefertiti, including a summary of the known facts about her life.
Amelia Earhart Biography
Why did Amelia Earhart capture the imagination of the public? As a woman daring to do what few women -- or men -- had done, at a time when the organized women's movement had virtually disappeared, she represented a woman willing to break out of traditional roles.
Why did Amelia Earhart capture the imagination of the public? As a woman daring to do what few women -- or men -- had done, at a time when the organized women's movement had virtually disappeared, she represented a woman willing to break out of traditional roles.
Elizabeth I - Books and Videos
A selection of books and videos for understanding the life and personality of England's Virgin Queen, Good Queen Bess: Queen Elizabeth I.
A selection of books and videos for understanding the life and personality of England's Virgin Queen, Good Queen Bess: Queen Elizabeth I.
Picture of Queen Elizabeth I - Women's History
In this image, Queen Elizabeth is depicted in her full royal regalia, with ruffle lace collar and plenty of jewels plus her signature curled hairstyle.
In this image, Queen Elizabeth is depicted in her full royal regalia, with ruffle lace collar and plenty of jewels plus her signature curled hairstyle.
Marian Anderson Quotes
On this site, a selection of quotes from singer Marian Anderson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
On this site, a selection of quotes from singer Marian Anderson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Gertrude Stein Quotes
Quotes by Gertrude Stein - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Gertrude Stein - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Gertrude Stein - Profile
A brief profile of Gertrude Stein, with links to more resources on Gertrude Stein on this site and elsewhere on the web.
A brief profile of Gertrude Stein, with links to more resources on Gertrude Stein on this site and elsewhere on the web.
Gertrude Stein Biography
A biography of writer Gertrude Stein, whose influence on twentieth century writing is far greater than the success of her own writing. Writer and associate of many of the 20th century's writers and artists, her salon in Paris was a center of modern culture.
A biography of writer Gertrude Stein, whose influence on twentieth century writing is far greater than the success of her own writing. Writer and associate of many of the 20th century's writers and artists, her salon in Paris was a center of modern culture.
Louisa May Alcott - Transcendental Wild Oats - 1873
Louisa May Alcott wrote this biting satire on life in a 19th century Utopian community, based on her own family's experience at Fruitlands. She portrays the father figure as a dreamer and idealist, and the mother as the practical one who has to do all the work to meet worldly needs like food and shelter.
Louisa May Alcott wrote this biting satire on life in a 19th century Utopian community, based on her own family's experience at Fruitlands. She portrays the father figure as a dreamer and idealist, and the mother as the practical one who has to do all the work to meet worldly needs like food and shelter.
Louisa May Alcott - Reminiscences of Ralph Waldo Emerson - 1882
In 1882, Louisa May Alcott, a neighbor and friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson, wrote her memories of Emerson for publication. Here's the essay she wrote.
In 1882, Louisa May Alcott, a neighbor and friend of Ralph Waldo Emerson, wrote her memories of Emerson for publication. Here's the essay she wrote.
Dorothea Dix Quotes
Quotes by Dorothea Dix - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Dorothea Dix - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Girls Playing Baseball - Some Children's Books About Girls and Baseball
Girls can play baseball, too -- and here are some children's books about girls in history and fiction who've played the All-American game. Both girls and boys will enjoy the action in these books and the idea of succeeding against the odds.
Girls can play baseball, too -- and here are some children's books about girls in history and fiction who've played the All-American game. Both girls and boys will enjoy the action in these books and the idea of succeeding against the odds.
Elizabeth Blackwell Quotes
A few choice quotations from the first woman medical doctor, from your Women's History Guide.
A few choice quotations from the first woman medical doctor, from your Women's History Guide.
Ellen Goodman Quotes
Quotes by Ellen Goodman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ellen Goodman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Wangari Maathai Quotes
Quotes by Wangari Maathai - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Wangari Maathai - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rachel Carson Quotes
A few choice Rachel Carson quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A few choice Rachel Carson quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rachel Carson
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
Anne Bradstreet Quotes
Quotes by Anne Bradstreet - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Anne Bradstreet - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Marie Curie Quotes
Quotes by Marie Curie - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marie Curie - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Biography of Marie Curie
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
Ida Tarbell Quotes
Quotes by Ida Tarbell - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ida Tarbell - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Dorothy Parker Quotes
Quotes from Dorothy Parker, part of an extensive collection of quotations from notable women.
Quotes from Dorothy Parker, part of an extensive collection of quotations from notable women.
About Anne Bradstreet's Poetry
Anne Bradstreet's poetry dealt with typical Puritan religious and spiritual themes, but also defended women's Reason and addressed the immortality of writing itself.
Anne Bradstreet's poetry dealt with typical Puritan religious and spiritual themes, but also defended women's Reason and addressed the immortality of writing itself.
Ida Tarbell - Biography of Ida Tarbell
A biography of Ida Tarbell, muckraking journalist who exposed the workings of the Standard Oil Company. She also wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, among her many other writings.
A biography of Ida Tarbell, muckraking journalist who exposed the workings of the Standard Oil Company. She also wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, among her many other writings.
Muna Lee
A biographical sketch of Muna Lee, author, feminist, and Pan-Americanist.
A biographical sketch of Muna Lee, author, feminist, and Pan-Americanist.
Boudicca by Tacitus - The Story of the Rebellion of Boudicca (Boadicea)
An excerpt from The Annals by Tacitus, written 109 C.E., detailing the story of the rebellion of Celtic tribes in Britain against the Romans, led by the warrior queen Boudicca.
An excerpt from The Annals by Tacitus, written 109 C.E., detailing the story of the rebellion of Celtic tribes in Britain against the Romans, led by the warrior queen Boudicca.
Boudicca - Boadicea - Celtic Warrior Queen
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Simone de Beauvoir Quotes
Quotes by Simone de Beauvoir - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Simone de Beauvoir - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer biography: a biographical sketch of Fredrika Bremer, Swedish novelist and feminist.
Fredrika Bremer biography: a biographical sketch of Fredrika Bremer, Swedish novelist and feminist.
Women's History Book List
Suggested book list of books on general women's history. If you're looking for suggested books for a reading group, one or more of these on general women's history may be of interest.
Suggested book list of books on general women's history. If you're looking for suggested books for a reading group, one or more of these on general women's history may be of interest.
Women on the Art of Writing
These books, by 20th century women writers, are each about the art of writing. They'd make an interesting series for a reading group. Individual readers may also find them useful and, perhaps, inspirational, in their insights into the lives of women writers.
These books, by 20th century women writers, are each about the art of writing. They'd make an interesting series for a reading group. Individual readers may also find them useful and, perhaps, inspirational, in their insights into the lives of women writers.
Feminist Classics 1980s and 1990s
A list of suggested books to experience feminist thought after the 1970s to the end of the twentieth century. These would make excellent choices for a reading group, class, or for personal study.
A list of suggested books to experience feminist thought after the 1970s to the end of the twentieth century. These would make excellent choices for a reading group, class, or for personal study.
Feminist Classics 1950s-1970s: Second Wave Feminism Classics
Classic books from the women's liberation and feminist movement in the so-called Second Wave, from the 1950s through the 1970s. Excellent choices for personal reading, reading groups, or classroom use.
Classic books from the women's liberation and feminist movement in the so-called Second Wave, from the 1950s through the 1970s. Excellent choices for personal reading, reading groups, or classroom use.