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Women in History: Mary Fields
This site contains facts about the life of Stagecoach Mary Fields (1832-1913).
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Learn about the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. It guarantees that a person cannot be denied the right to vote based on their gender. Includes discussion of Susan B. Anthony's and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's contributions...
Other
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Resource provides much information about the Delaware or Lenape tribes of Native Americans. Find pictures of men and women's clothing, a migration map, the history of the Nation, dances, and Native American food.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Narrative of Sojourner Truth
A brief summary of The Narrative of Sojourner Truth. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Gertrude Ederle, First Woman to Swim the English Channel
This resource provides information about Gertrude Ederle.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
Black Past
Black Past: Phillis Wheatley
This on-line encyclopedia article gives information about Phillis Wheatley, the Boston slave who surprised colonial America with her poetry. She was the first African-American woman to have her work published.
Other
Object of History: The Gold Nugget
Audio-pictorial overview of the story of the California gold rush.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Angie Debo Collection: Biography
Learn about the writings of Oklahoma historian Angie Debo and her work as a civil rights activist,
Black Past
Black Past: Magggie Lena Walker
With this brief biography, learn about the life and career of Maggie L. Walker, the first African American bank president. Topics also includes Walker's activism, philanthropy and family history.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Center: Feeding America
Digital database of American cookbooks from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries provides insights into the social history of Americans across three centuries through a consideration of women's labor in the household,...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Biographical sketch of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, an American community leader who was active in the women's rights movement and particularly in organizing African American women around issues of civic and cultural development.
Other
Southeast American Indian Facts: Chickasaw Indian Facts
Presents some basic facts about the history and culture of the Chickasaw people.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Byllye Avery
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Byllye Avery, an American health care activist whose efforts centred on bettering the welfare of low-income African American women through self-help groups and advocacy networks.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Angelina Grimke Weld
Although raised on a slave-owning plantation, Angelina Grimke Weld became an ardent abolitionist.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Helen Keller
Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Barbara Jordan
As a lawyer, a congresswoman, and a scholar, Barbara Jordan used her public speaking skills to fight for civil and human rights.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington
A biographical view of Sybil Ludington, known as the Female Paul Revere during the Revolutionary War. Follow her rides of bravery and devotion to her country.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ward Howe was a writer, lecturer, abolitionist, and suffragist.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Nancy Hart
Nancy Hart made it her mission to rid the Georgia territory of British Loyalists.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Josephine Baker
World-renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker.
Other
Georgetown College: Introduction to American History: Progressivism (1900 1920)
Check out this page for a good overview of some general goals of Progressives. Material is presented in outline form and identifies major Progressive issues and attitudes.