There are an overwhelming number of great web sites about women's history and current issues. The first two listings will help you get started.
Pathfinder for Women's History The struggle for women to gain acceptance, recognition and veneration in society has been a long and lengthy process that has only begun to be appreciated in the last century. In celebration of the contributions of American women ALIC has provided a listing of historical websites relevant to women in the United States.
Best of WWWomen Sites! In an effort to increase the visibility of well done and maintained sites that are made for women, WWWomen offers an award of recognition: Best of WWWomen Site Award. "Best of WWWomen Site Awards go to those sites we feel represent the best in content, inspiration, exploration, and presentation. These sites can display our award icon [sent by WWWomen] to increase their visibility and let their users know these sites have been recognized as the best. We will also place the above icon next to your listing in our database and featured it in this special page." This site is a huge resource of links to sites you may not find elsewhere.
American Fact Finder Get statistics about earnings, education, jobs, and other topics from the U.S. Census Bureau National Women’s History Museum Go into the Cyber Museum and explore women in industry, women spies, women in World War II, and women in education, among other topics.
Women's History Month Learn the history of women's suffrage, watch video clips, and read the firsts in women's achievements, courtesy of the History channel.
American Women Research Guide From the Library of Congress. Described as follows: "American Women is not a collection of digital items. It is a gateway--a first stop for Library of Congress researchers working in the field of American women's history. Historical Figures in Women's History Women in History offers dramatic recreations of the lives of notable women in the history of the United States of America. National Women's History Museum Founded in 1996, the National Women's History Museum is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to revealing, presenting, and celebrating the rich and diverse history of women's contributions that have shaped American culture and society. The Museum will be established in Washington, D.C., where the world's most prominent museums and monuments are located. A detailed description of the diverse collection of Women's History materials on display at the New York State Museum. Well worth the visit, online or in-person. Infoplease Women's History Month Special: many historical facts, famous firsts, timelines, etc., presented in brief, quick-fact style. The National Council of Women's Organizations NCWO is a nonpartisan, nonprofit umbrella organization of groups that collectively represent over ten million women across the United States. Users may search for women's groups in their area.
U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau was created by law in 1920 to formulate standards and policies to promote the welfare of wage-earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. Not as dry as it sounds. The site also includes useful information about job seeking, women's rights in the workplace, and more. This site leads to the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor. Women's Studies Women's Studies Online Resources will help you find high-quality web sites focusing on women's studies or women's issues; women- or gender-related e-mail lists; links to women's studies programs around the world; and information about financial aid for women. A&E Biography Presents: Women's History Month - Biographies of famous women, including those in the following categories: Artists & Writers, Athletes & Adventurers, Entertainers, Leaders & Businesswomen, Reformers & Suffragists, Scientists & Educators. An image gallery, interactive game, and discussions area are also available with a special section devoted to classroom activities. Celebrate Women's History Month (especially good for younger students!) How much do you know about women in history? From Familyeducation.com. Quizzes, activities, and topics for kids. A great resource for teachers and parents. Department of Defense Salutes Women's History Month Join the Department of Defense as it observes National Women's History Month and salutes the many contributions of American Women to our country, particularly those in the armed forces. .
Join the Department of Defense as it observes National Women's History Month and salutes the many contributions of American Women to our country.
Early Modern Women Database Wondering what it was like for women in 14th century France? This site can provide the answers. Links to Web resources useful for the study of women in early modern Europe and the Americas. The site focuses on the period from ca. 1500 to ca. 1800 and includes links to Web sites about the Medieval period and 19th Century as well. Available in seven different European languages from Dutch to Spanish! International Museum of Women - News regarding current exhibits and activities for IMOW as well as a preview of the actual museum being built. Described as follows: "The International Museum of Women is a world-class cultural and educational institution proposed for San Francisco. Its mission is to value the lives of women around the world.
National Women's Hall of Fame - Biographies and bibliographies pertaining to famous women inducted into this Hall of Fame. click here to for the complete list of names, which you can click to learn more about each person.
Scholastic Presents: Women's History Research Tools (great for parents and teachers) - Information potentially useful to parents, guardians, teachers, and students. Browse by category: Women's History Resources, Civil Rights Activists, Artists, Athletes, Political Women, Journalists, Scientists, and Women in Their Own Voices.
Time Magazine Newsfile: Women's Rights History - From Time Magazine. Features magzines covers and past articles on famous women in recent history. The complete archive of Time magazines is also available. Women in Congress: Congresswomen's Biographies Since 1917, when Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman to serve in Congress, a total of 259 women have served as U.S. Representatives or Senators. This Web site, based on the book Women in Congress, 1917–2006, contains biographical profiles of former women Members of Congress, links to information about current women Members
Women of Influence Great for students and teachers! Information from Factmonster.com arranged in the following categories: Women Who Left Their "Stamps" on History, Power Points, Women on Pedestals, Guide to Worldwide Goddesses, Women Political Leaders - Historical and Current, Women in the House and the Senate, Women in Congress, Female Ingenuity, Mothers of Invention, Children of Invention, Women Nobel Prize Winners, Women Pulitzer Prize Winners for Letters, Drama, and Music, Women Pulitzer Prize Winners in Journalism, Like Mother, Like Daughter, Follow in Their Footsteps, Crackerjack Kids, The National Women's Hall of Fame, Places Where Women Made History, Women's Halls Of Fame, Firsts in American Women's History, Women and Work.
Women of the Century From Discovery.com. Described as follows: "Experience the incredible changes of the century, as we look back at the personalities, achievements, and voices that defined each decade. You'll meet some of the extraordinary women who redefined a woman's place in our nation. Then explore a visual timeline of the century, highlighting important events in the march to equality, female celebrities of the day, and the changing roles of everyday women. Finally, test your wits as you match famous words of wisdom with the women who spoke them." Another great resource for students and teachers. Women's International Center - Includes information in the following categories: Biographies and photos: Living Legacy Award recipients and other exceptional humanitarians, Words of Wisdom from women, History of women through art: Heroines (original paintings with documentation and description), History of women in America, Women's Resources on the Net: Reaching around the world for women, Birthdates and brief biographies.
WWW Virtual Library: Women's History The main purposes of this virtual library are to list women's history institutions and organizations, locate archival and library collections, and provide links to Internet resources on women's history. In addition, also included are a list of women's studies journals and a few comprehensive link collections useful as a starting point for searching the Internet for women's studies in general. World-wide coverage.
list updated February 2011
A small selection of recent titles on a broad range of subjects related to women's history: Click on the titles to go directly to the catalog!
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough by Ruth Pennebaker. Berkley Books, 2011. Fiction Pennebaker
Madame Curie Complex: The hidden history of women in science by Julie Des Jardins. Feminist Press at the City, 2010. 500.82 DES
Secrets of a Jewish Mother: Real advice, real stories, real love by Jill Zarin, Lisa Wexler, and Gloria Kamen. Dutton, 2010. 306.874 ZAR
She was One of Us: Eleanor Roosevelt and the American Worker by Brigid O'Farrell. ILR Press, 2010. 973.917 OFA
Unbowed: A memoir by Wangari Maathai. Recorded Books, 2009. BCD B Maathai, Wangari
Say it Loud: Great speeches on Civil Rights and African American identity edited by Catherine Ellis and Stephen Drury Smith. New Press, 2010. 973.049 SAY
Women Talk: Jewish women around the world speak about their lives, challenges, and accomplishments by Debbie Shapiro. 2010. 305.48628 SHA
Women and Religion in America edited by Rosemary Radford Ruether and Rosemary Skinner Keller. 3 vols. Harper & Row. 2010. 280.08804 WOM
Muslim Women Reformers: Inspiring voices against oppression by Ida Lichter. Prometheus Books, 2009. 323.092 LIC
Civil War Wives by Carol Berkin. Knopf, 2009. 973.708 BER
The People Speak. A&E Television Networks. 2010 DVD 973 PEO
Women in the White House. A&E Home Video, 2009. DVD 920.72 WOM