Recently Added Women's History Content
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See also: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | Archived Spotlights | Recently Updated or Added Quotes Pages | Recently Added or Updated Biographies/Profiles
Simone Weil Quotes
Quotes by Simone Weil, a philospher, religious mystic, and social activist.
Quotes by Simone Weil, a philospher, religious mystic, and social activist.
Bonnie Parker
Bonnie Parker biography - profile of Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame, bank robber during the Great Depression.
Bonnie Parker biography - profile of Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame, bank robber during the Great Depression.
Charlotte Corday
Charlotte Corday biography - a biography of Charlotte Corday, figure in the French Revolution
Charlotte Corday biography - a biography of Charlotte Corday, figure in the French Revolution
Amelia Earhart Timeline
Amelia Earhart timeline - a chronology of events in the life and career of Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart timeline - a chronology of events in the life and career of Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart Pictures
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
WEIU - Women's Educational and Industrial Union
WEIU - an early women's labor organization.
WEIU - an early women's labor organization.
Frothingham v. Mellon and Massachusetts v. Mellon
Frothingham v. Mellon and Massachusetts v. Mellon - Supreme Court decision in 1923 addressing the expenditure of federal funds for infant and maternity health programs.
Frothingham v. Mellon and Massachusetts v. Mellon - Supreme Court decision in 1923 addressing the expenditure of federal funds for infant and maternity health programs.
Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921
The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 was a ground-breaking law to fund maternity and infant health care.
The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 was a ground-breaking law to fund maternity and infant health care.
Mother's Day Proclamation - Mother's Day 2009
Each year, the president proclaims Mother's Day. Here is the text of the 2009 proclamation of Mother's Day.
Each year, the president proclaims Mother's Day. Here is the text of the 2009 proclamation of Mother's Day.
Tailhook
Was Tailhook sexual harassment or wild partying? Summary of the Tailhook Trial and Settlement.
Was Tailhook sexual harassment or wild partying? Summary of the Tailhook Trial and Settlement.
Amelia Earhart Pictures
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
Bernice Johnson Reagon Quotes
Quotes by Bernice Johnson Reagon - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Bernice Johnson Reagon - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Edna St. Vincent Millay Quotes
Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Villay - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Villay - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edna St. Vincent Millay biography - profile of Edna St. Vincent Millay, popular poet of the first half of the 20th century.
Edna St. Vincent Millay biography - profile of Edna St. Vincent Millay, popular poet of the first half of the 20th century.
Hallie Quinn Brown
Hallie Quinn Brown biography - the life and importance of Hallie Quinn Brown, black civil rights leader, educator, and speaker.
Hallie Quinn Brown biography - the life and importance of Hallie Quinn Brown, black civil rights leader, educator, and speaker.
Judy Collins
Singer songwriter, part of the 1960s folk revival, Judy Collins is still singing at the beginning of the 21st century. Biography plus a guide to more resources. She testified in the Chicago 7 Conspiracy Trial in Chicago, singing "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"
Singer songwriter, part of the 1960s folk revival, Judy Collins is still singing at the beginning of the 21st century. Biography plus a guide to more resources. She testified in the Chicago 7 Conspiracy Trial in Chicago, singing "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"
100 Important Women in World History
Some women who belong on "top 100" lists of important women in history.
Some women who belong on "top 100" lists of important women in history.
Janet Reno
Janet Reno biography - biography of Janet Reno, first female Attorney General of the United States, and center of controversy.
Janet Reno biography - biography of Janet Reno, first female Attorney General of the United States, and center of controversy.
Madame de Staël
Madame de Stael is known for her salon, for her support of the French Revolution, and for her criticisms of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Madame de Stael is known for her salon, for her support of the French Revolution, and for her criticisms of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Willie Barrow
Willie B. Barrow biography - about Willie Barrow, woman minister, civil rights activist, and Operation PUSH leader.
Willie B. Barrow biography - about Willie Barrow, woman minister, civil rights activist, and Operation PUSH leader.
Women's History Month 2009
Presidential proclamation of Women's History Month 2009 by President Barack Obama. This year's women's history month proclamation highlights women who contributed to saving our planet.
Presidential proclamation of Women's History Month 2009 by President Barack Obama. This year's women's history month proclamation highlights women who contributed to saving our planet.
African American Women - About 1900
African American women in photographs, about 1899-1900, from an album of photographs collected and compiled by W.E.B. Du Bois.
African American women in photographs, about 1899-1900, from an album of photographs collected and compiled by W.E.B. Du Bois.
Black Bean Soup - 1896 Style
A recipe for black bean soup, originally published in 1896.
A recipe for black bean soup, originally published in 1896.
Baked Halibut with Tomato Sauce - 1896 Style
A recipe for baked halibut tomato, originally published in 1896.
A recipe for baked halibut tomato, originally published in 1896.
Peanut Cookies - 1896 Style
A recipe for peanut cookies, originally published in 1896.
A recipe for peanut cookies, originally published in 1896.
Fannie Farmer Quotes
Quotes by Fannie Farmer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Fannie Farmer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Audre Lorde Quotes
Quotes by Audre Lorde - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Audre Lorde - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Madam C. J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker biography - profile of Madam C. J. Walker, African American inventor and business executive whose hair care products were directed at black women.
Madam C. J. Walker biography - profile of Madam C. J. Walker, African American inventor and business executive whose hair care products were directed at black women.
Margaret Chase Smith Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Chase Smith - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Chase Smith - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Women's Civil War Costumes - Reenactment
In August, 2001, I took these photos, mostly of women's Civil War era costumes, at a reenactment event where the first Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) was staged.
In August, 2001, I took these photos, mostly of women's Civil War era costumes, at a reenactment event where the first Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) was staged.
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Biography of Lil Hardin Armstrong, jazz pianist, married for a time to Louis Armstrong whose career she promoted. She played with King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, among others, and plays on Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens recordings, among others.
Biography of Lil Hardin Armstrong, jazz pianist, married for a time to Louis Armstrong whose career she promoted. She played with King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, among others, and plays on Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens recordings, among others.
Women's Civil War Costumes
Women in Civil War era dresses, at a Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Bull Run, also called First Manassas, August 3-5, 2001.
Women in Civil War era dresses, at a Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Bull Run, also called First Manassas, August 3-5, 2001.
Women in the US Congress
More than 200 women have served in the US Congress. Following is an index of these women, arranged by the year they first took office.
More than 200 women have served in the US Congress. Following is an index of these women, arranged by the year they first took office.
Women in the United States Senate
A chronological list of women in the US Senate.
A chronological list of women in the US Senate.
Women Governors
A list of the women who've been governors in the United States.
A list of the women who've been governors in the United States.
Clara Barton
Clara Barton biography: profile of Clara Barton, including her famed Civil War service organizing nursing services and supplies, and her work to found the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton biography: profile of Clara Barton, including her famed Civil War service organizing nursing services and supplies, and her work to found the American Red Cross.
1912 Lawrence Textile Strike
Story of the 1912 Lawrence Textile Strike, sometimes called the Bread and Roses strike, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, key to an IWW victory and winning better wages and working conditions for women.
Story of the 1912 Lawrence Textile Strike, sometimes called the Bread and Roses strike, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, key to an IWW victory and winning better wages and working conditions for women.
Mary Cassatt Picture Gallery
A gallery of pictures of works by Mary Cassatt, woman artist and part of the Impressionist school.
A gallery of pictures of works by Mary Cassatt, woman artist and part of the Impressionist school.
Maria Mitchell Picture Gallery
Maria Mitchell picture gallery includes images of Maria Mitchell, her laboratory, and her telescope.
Maria Mitchell picture gallery includes images of Maria Mitchell, her laboratory, and her telescope.
Martha (Patsy) Jefferson Randolph - Picture
Patsy Jefferson Randolph served as the public hostess for her father, Thomas Jefferson, during two winters she and her family stayed at the President's House with her father. The engraving was published in 1881.
Patsy Jefferson Randolph served as the public hostess for her father, Thomas Jefferson, during two winters she and her family stayed at the President's House with her father. The engraving was published in 1881.
Martha Jefferson
A profile of the life of Martha Jefferson (Martha Eppes Skayles Jefferson), wife of third American president, Thomas Jefferson.
A profile of the life of Martha Jefferson (Martha Eppes Skayles Jefferson), wife of third American president, Thomas Jefferson.
Mary Church Terrell Quotes
Quotes by Mary Church Terrell - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mary Church Terrell - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary Church Terrell
African American leader Mary Church Terrell worked for women's rights and racial justice. Her life spanned from just after the Emancipation Proclamation to just after Brown v. Board of Education.
African American leader Mary Church Terrell worked for women's rights and racial justice. Her life spanned from just after the Emancipation Proclamation to just after Brown v. Board of Education.
Women's Milestones 2008
The year 2008 saw a significant election in the United States, but also many other events in the US and around the world that made the record book for women's history. Here are some highlights of 2008 from the perspective of women's history and feminism.
The year 2008 saw a significant election in the United States, but also many other events in the US and around the world that made the record book for women's history. Here are some highlights of 2008 from the perspective of women's history and feminism.