History

Five Remarkable Women at the Crossroads of Astronomy Five Remarkable Women at the Crossroads of Astronomy- Information on Caroline Herschel, Annie Jump Cannon, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, and Vera Rubin. History of Women in Astronomy History of Women in Astronomy- The text and images from a slide set on women astronomers available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Includes capsule biographies of wo… Engines of our Ingenuity: Women in Astronomy Engines of our Ingenuity: Women in Astronomy- A radio show episode about German women astronomers in the 17th century. About.Com: Women in Astronomy About.Com: Women in Astronomy- About.Com's guide to women astronomers. International Women's Air & Space Museum, Inc. International Women's Air & Space Museum, Inc.- A museum dedicated to the contributions women have made in the air and space sciences. 4000 Years of Women in Science 4000 Years of Women in Science- Women's contributions to science, from antiquity to the nineteenth century. History of Women and Science, Health, and Technology History of Women and Science, Health, and Technology- A Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and the Disciplines Nobel Prize Women in Science Nobel Prize Women in Science- Provides complete online access to Sharon Bertsch McGrayne's book (revised 2001 edition). Included are biographies of ten women who have won the Nobe… Maria Mitchell Maria Mitchell- Biography of the 19th century American astronomer. Documents from the Women's Liberation Movement Documents from the Women's Liberation Movement- A searchable online archive of full-text documents about the feminist movement. Excellent site for historians of the movement. The No Turning Back Feminist Resources Website The No Turning Back Feminist Resources Website- Web supplement to the issues, communities, and organizations discussed in Estelle Freedman's new book. Reviews, excerpt, and links. Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) Veteran Feminists of America (VFA)- A nonprofit organization for veterans of the second wave of the feminist movement. A Man's Place A Man's Place- Description of 'A Man's Place: Masculinity and the Middle-Class Home in Victorian England' by John Tosh. 20th Century Fashion History: Menswear 20th Century Fashion History: Menswear- Twentieth century costume history site for researching men's fashion trends. H-Childhood: Childhood and Youth H-Childhood: Childhood and Youth- H-Net discussion group co-sponsored by the Society for the History of Children and Youth. Features subject overview, archives, reviews, syllabus … Emma Goldman Papers Emma Goldman Papers- An early advocate of free speech, women's equality and independence, birth control, and union organization. What Did You Do In The War, Grandma? What Did You Do In The War, Grandma?- 27 oral histories of Rhode Island women during World War II, written by high school honors students. International Federation for Research in Women's History International Federation for Research in Women's History- Umbrella organisation for national committees of women's history. Information on publications and conferences in women's … Notable Women Ancestors Notable Women Ancestors- A growing database containing biographies and genealogy data of famous and not-so-famous women submitted by actual living descendants. Berkshire Conference on the History of Women Berkshire Conference on the History of Women- Formed in response to women academics' sense of professional isolation in the early decades of the 20th century. Invites all women pr… Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership- This site is dedicated to the women who have ruled since the beginning of times, or as long as the sources date back. H-Women Discussion Network H-Women Discussion Network- A lively discussion list for scholars and anyone interested in women's history. You can do a keyword search of the archives, and get subscription infor… Women's History Network Women's History Network- Promotes research of historical women and provides networking for individuals and organizations. Also publishes the "Women's History" magazine. History's Women History's Women- A magazine highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history and recognizing the obstacles they have had to overcome in order to reach their… LadiesMemoryCircle LadiesMemoryCircle- A mailing list for women who enjoy the study of history and who would like to share their findings and resources with one another. Herstory of Women's Health Movement and Self-Help Herstory of Women's Health Movement and Self-Help- Self cervical exam revolutionized activists working for legal abortion in the 1960's and early 1970's. Swarthmore College Peace Collection Swarthmore College Peace Collection- A research archives devoted to collecting, preserving, and making accessible, materials on non-governmental women,s efforts towards peace. Women Nobel Laureates Women Nobel Laureates- In 1903, only two years after the Nobel Foundation was established, the first Nobel Prize was awarded to a woman, Marie Curie. Women have been winning Nobel… Multimedia Exhibits in Women's History Multimedia Exhibits in Women's History- Multicultural links to Women's History. Sophia Smith Collection of Smith College Sophia Smith Collection of Smith College- Large collection of manuscript, print, and audio-visual material that documents the historical experience of women, primarily in the Unit…