Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968 CE), noted for her numerous literary accomplishments despite her severe handicaps.

This brief biography from the National Women's Hall of Fame highlights the work of Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997 CE) and her many accomplishments in the field of science.

A learning module that includes twelve links to images, information, and activities about Harriet Tubman.

This site's biographical sketch of Carrie Chapman Catt includes facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.

This site provides a brief listing of Harriet Beecher Stowe's education, family background, and her accomplishments.

This resource provides biographies of 75 women who played key roles in the women's suffrage movement. Focuses on their political accomplishments.

A detailed look at the life of Susan B. Anthony. Highlights her accomplishments as well as her involvement with the women's rights movement.

The women of the fourth generation of Congresswomen had professional and political resumes that were more evolved than those of their predecessors. Although the widow mandate remains, candidates are judged less on familial ties than on...

Biographical profile, with an accompanying video, of Lillian Gordy Carter.

Short biographical profile, with an accompanying video, of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts.

Biographical note and chronology of the life of writer Carson McCullers, along with a video overview of her writing career and significance.

Biographical profile of Flannery O'Connor.

An overview of the life and career of blues singer Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, later known as "Ma."

Biographical profile of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

Read about the life and accomplishments of Elizabeth Blackwell, educated at Geneva Medical College and the first woman doctor in the U.S.

Explore the lives and accomplishments of women working to improve human rights, the environment, and AIDS education in China. Nominate another Chinese woman worthy of recognition and submit your choice.

A brief biography of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and her major accomplishments.

This biographical sketch from the Lakewood Public Library includes facts, accomplishments, and links to websites for further research.

The African American novelist Zora Neale Hurston is described with facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.

This biographical sketch from the Lakewood Public Library of Helen Keller's devoted teacher includes facts, accomplishments and a bibliography for further research.

Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.

The first woman governor elected in her own right, Ella Grasso was a well-known Connecticut politician. Here you can read about her many accomplishments.

Read about Maria Martinez and her amazing life accomplishments as a Native American potter. Includes fantastic pictures of both her and her work.

Helena Rasiowa was a Polish mathematician who achieved great mathematical accomplishments despite the dangers she faced during the German invasion of Poland. Read more about her life and work in this biography.