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Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership: First Women: New York: Pioneers
Brief biographies of first women from New York who won elective office at the state and national level.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
A&E Television
History.com: The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women's College Basketball Game
On March 22, 1893, 15 months after Canadian-born James Naismith invented basketball, Senda Berenson pitted Smith College freshmen and sophomore teams against each other.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Women Pioneers on Capitol Hill
Four years before women won the right to vote, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. Several other women followed, but women were still a distinct minority in Congress and lacked leadership roles. This short summary...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Patsy Takemoto Mink
A biography and tribute to Patsy Mink (1927-2002 CE) from the Women's Hall of Fame. Article describes her work for women of all color during the turbulent Women's Rights Movement years.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum
The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...
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Manitobia Life and Times: Women Win the Vote
Manitoba the first province in Canada to give women the right to vote! Follow the events of suffrage and temperance as well as the political actions which led to this historic decision.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lesson Plan: Martha Hughes Cannon
Lesson plan on Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in U.S. history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Women's Rights and the Seneca Falls Convent
The first women's rights movement advocated equal rights for white women by leveraging abolitionist and Second Great Awakening sentiment.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Early Congresswomen's Backgrounds
The first women in Congress paved the way for women's suffrage. Examine the backgrounds of these women to see what characteristics helped propel them to Congress.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Media Curiosities
With our 24-hour news cycle, we are used to media following politician's every move. For the first women in Congress, the media coverage was just as extensive for the early 1900's. They were a novelty and American's wanted to know their...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress
Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: Women in Love [Pdf]
The complete text of "Women In Love" by D. H. Lawrence is available here in PDF format. Women In Love, which was first released in 19xx, is 717 pages pages long.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: First Ladies Timeline
A timeline of the United States' First Ladies.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Phillis Wheatley
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784 CE), the first African-American to have a book of poetry published.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Anne Bradstreet
Basic biographical information about Anne Bradstreet, one of the first poets to write English verse in the American colonies. Content includes two of her poems: "The Prologue" and "To My Dear and Loving Husband."
Other
International Museum of Women: Women, Power, and Politics: Political Firsts
A short history of women's struggle for political equality in the United States told in a series of firsts. Answers such questions as, who was the first woman to run for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and who was the...
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: Little Women [Pdf]
The complete text of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott is available here in PDF format. Little Women, which was first released in 1868, is 684 pages pages long.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Abigail Adams
This biography of First Lady Abigail Adams outlines her important roles, both politically and personally, during her husband's administration. Includes a description of her famous "Remember the Ladies" letter, espousing her strong belief...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sandra Day O'connor
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biographical sketch of the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Theodora Winton Youmans and Women's Suffrage
Theodora Winton Youmans is attributed with changing public perceptions of women's suffrage in Wisconsin so that the state became the first to support it in 1919. She did this by pushing for change in federal laws, even going against her...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
A concise overview of the life of the first woman dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.