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National Women's History Project
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to gender equity and American women's history. Covers education, National Women's History Month activities and history, and various projects. Provides ideas for "bringing attention to women's history in [the] community" for organizations, teachers, librarians, parents, and companies; a women's history quiz; catalog request information; and details about Women's History Network membership and newsletter.
Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America
Radcliffe College
Information about the use of the library and its history, collections, special programs and events, and publications. Includes detailed descriptions of the archival collections and instructions for accessing the catalog.
Sophia Smith Collection
Smith College
Archive of women's history materials. Includes detailed descriptions of the collections, subject guides, a calendar of events and exhibits, researcher and visitor information, and a list of related links.
Celebrating Women's History
Gale Publishing
History and activities to commemorate women's history month. Provides a timeline of world women's history, a short quiz, a collection of biographies highlighting achievements in American women's history, and a list of relevant publications available for purchase.
The National Women's Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame for American women in Seneca Falls, New York. Includes biographies of the inductees, an events calendar, news of upcoming inductions, instructions for nominating someone, the history of the hall, visitor information, a women's history quiz, and membership information. An elegant and well designed presentation honoring outstanding American women.
H-WOMEN: An H-Net Discussion Group
Michigan State University
Information about H-WOMEN, a discussion list and scholarly network for women's history. Includes subscription information and commands, list archives, book reviews, bibliographies, course syllabi, academic announcements and conference notices, and links to related resources.
H-SAWH: Women and Gender in the U.S. South
Michigan State University
Information about H-SAWH, a discussion list and scholarly network on women and gender in the U.S. South, co-sponsored by the Southern Association for Women Historians. Includes subscription information and commands, list archives, academic announcements and conference notices, and book reviews.
Women's History by Topic or by Time Period
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Overview of the collections, exhibitions, and educational programs at the museum. Offers a narrated video tour of the permanent collection. Also includes several artworks by women from a variety of time periods. Provides a brief biography and bibliography for selected artists. Describes the resources available in the museum library, such as artist archives and exhibition catalogs.
The First Ladies of the United States of America
The White House
Biographies of all the First Ladies of the United States of America, with an introduction by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
National First Ladies' Library
Library housed in the Saxton McKinley house in Canton, Ohio, dedicated to the lives and legacies of America's First Ladies. Includes news about the library and the renovation of the McKinley house, a welcome message from Hillary Rodham Clinton, and portraits of the First Ladies. The highlight of the library is a bibliography of books, manuscripts, journals, diaries, and other materials for each First Lady and for general resources on the office and role of First Lady.
The Minerva Center
Educational foundation for the study of women in war and in the military. Provides information about the center, books and periodicals published by the center, answers to frequently asked questions, notices of conferences, and a list of related links.
Women in Technology International
Information for women working in technological fields. Provides articles on careers, networking, the Internet, public opinion, current affairs, and technology.
Women In Tennessee History: An Online Bibliography
Ken Middleton / Todd Library, Middle Tennessee State University
Comprehensive topically organized bibliography. Includes online resources, books, journal articles, theses, manuscript collections, and miscellaneous publications. Covers such topics as African Americans, American Indians, arts and literature, biography, the Civil War, courtship and marriage, daily life, education, oral history, politics, religion, social reforms, sports, women's rights, and work.
Women in Alaska's History
ThinkQuest
ThinkQuest project on the history of Alaskan women. Covers the earliest inhabitants, the gold rush, explorers and adventurers, women who race the Iditarod, and prominent women in Alaska today. Includes a timeline, a bibliography, selected crafts and recipes, and activities for the classroom. With biographies, creative illustrations, and a clear design, these pages present an exciting and lively history of women's experiences.
Women in America, 1820-1842
Mary Halnon / The University of Virginia
Extensive collection of 19th-century letters and travel writing chosen to explore the role of women in America. Covers a wide range of topics, including courtship and marriage, the arts, health, Indians, government, employment, education, race, religion, fashion, travel, and penitentiaries. Includes short biographical notes on each writer. With a deceptively simple organizational structure (subjects being sorted by topic and author) encompassing a far-reaching scope of topics concerning 19th-century American culture, this well-selected collection of writing provides a remarkable picture of America through the pens of cogent and perceptive observers.
Votes for Women: Selections from the National American Woman Suffrage Association Collection, 1848-1921
Library of Congress
Highlights from the NAWSA collection at the Library of Congress. Includes more than 160 documents, books, pamphlets, and other items, selected to provide both an overview of the suffrage movement and depth for serious research. The site also features a timeline of American woman suffrage and a detailed bibliography.
Welcome to the Worcester Women's History Project/Women 2000 Conference
Assumption College
Information from the Worcester Women's History Project. Includes the history of the 1850 women's rights convention in Worcester, a list of conference attendees, an archive of related primary documents, an exercise for teachers to use with the materials, and news about the plans to re-enact the convention in 2000.
Women Win the Vote
University of Maryland
History of the woman suffrage movement. Includes short biographies of 75 suffragists, current perspectives on the movement, a chronology of important dates, and a brief treatment of men who supported the movement.
Created Equal: Women's Rights National Historic Park
National Park Service
History and visitor information. Includes the history of the first Women's Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls in 1848, biographies of key participants, and information about the Wesleyan Chapel and Declaration Park. Includes a link to the text of the Declaration of Sentiments.
One Woman, One Vote: A Short History & Guide
PBS
Information about woman suffrage and the PBS documentary "One Woman, One Vote." Includes a detailed history of the American woman suffrage movement, a timeline of the suffrage movement, and discussion questions for teaching the film.
What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?
Linda Wood and Judi Scott
Oral history project by the Honors English Program of South Kingstown High School on women during World War II. Includes an introduction to the project, individual student essays, a timeline, a bibliography, a glossary, and a list of related resources. In addition to an extraordinary presentation of the history of the Rhode Island women interviewed, these pages offer a model for the use and presentation of historical material. Three essays by adult advisers, "Teaching English via Oral History," "It Was Everybody's War," and "Women and World War II," provide context for the project.
Women Come to the Front: Journalists, Photographers, and Broadcasters During World War II
Library of Congress
Analysis of the role of American women journalists during World War II. Includes an extensive collection of photographs, letters, articles, and other documents. Focuses on the work of Thrse Bonney, Toni Frissell, Marvin Breckinridge Patterson, Clare Boothe Luce, Janet Flanner, Esther Bubley, Dorothea Lange, and May Craig.
WASP-WWII
History of the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. By means of WASP Deanie Parrish's extensive scrapbook, this site provides a detailed history of their training at Avenger Field in Texas and includes a collection of documents, posters, songs, and tributes to the service of the pilots. It also contains a list of museums, exhibits, and memorials, a bibliography, detailed descriptions of the aircraft flown by WASPs, and links to related resources. These pages convey the pride, courage, and dedication of these pilots and feature their personal stories of wartime service.
Selected Organizations
The American Association of University Women
Information from the AAUW, dedicated to promoting "education and equity for all women and girls." Includes descriptions of the public policy issues with which the organization works, summaries of and ordering material for research reports, a list of fellowships and grants, resources for gender equity in education, and membership details.
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Official information from the DAR. Includes membership eligibility material, descriptions of early American manuscripts and imprints housed in the Americana collection and the museum, a list of state and local chapters, visitor and research information about the Genealogical Research Library, and details of the work of the organization.
EMILY's List
Official news and information about EMILY's List, a program supporting pro-choice Democratic women political candidates. Provides membership details, profiles for recommended candidates, lists of women in Congress and in state legislatures, reports and articles on women in politics, and related links.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Official information from the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Includes news, program details, a short history, and a "Just for Girls" area (registration required).
League of Women Voters
Information from the LWV. Provides basic news about the league and League of Women Voters Education Fund, a directory of local chapter Web sites, calls for action, election materials, membership details, recent issues of The National Voter, a list of publications with ordering notes, and related links. Continuing the mission of the league since its founding in 1920, this site offers extensive materials for citizens to become more informed and involved in the election process, policy making, and the working of their government.
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League
Comprehensive information provided by NARAL concerning the defense of abortion rights, including federal actions, congressional voting records, Supreme Court decisions, and numerous poll and survey results. Includes additional material on international reproductive health issues and "sexuality education" in the U.S. Contains links to affiliated abortion rights organizations and campus initiatives.
National Council of Jewish Women
Official information from the NCJW. Provides calls for action, a history of the organization, and membership details.
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
Official information from the NCNW. Includes a short history, a message from the president, and details about the opening of the National Centers for African American Women and the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute.
National Organization for Women
Resources from the National Organization for Women. Includes history, news, press releases, information about key issues, membership details, calls for action, subscription information for the "Action Alert" e-mail list, a directory of state and local NOW chapters, an FAQ, and related links. Features the National NOW Times, searchable, with back issues to 1995.
Planned Parenthood
Family planning organization providing information on sexual and reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, sex education, abortion, and reproductive rights. Offers educational materials for women, men, parents, teenagers, educators, and health professionals, news on the organization's advocacy activities and volunteer opportunities, job listings, links to Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide, and a large index of Web sites focusing on family planning and sexual and reproductive health.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Official information from the WCTU. Includes news, a history of the organization, membership details, and descriptions of current antidrug and antialcohol programs and pledges.
The YWCA of the USA
Official information from the Young Women's Christian Association of the United States. Provides descriptions of the programs to provide shelter, child care, employment training, health care, racial justice, physical fitness, and the Week Without Violence.
Violence Against Women Office
Official information from the federal Violence Against Women Office. Provides a directory of hotlines and sources of help, details of federal programs, legislation, speeches by President Clinton, Attorney General Janet Reno, and Directory Bonnie Campbell, research reports, and other news.
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