This section began as a celebration of March and Women’s History Month; it continues as a regular feature because there are so many unrecognized women who have made major contributions to history.
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was a pioneer who created a place for herself in the world of architecture and design. She was hired by the Fred Harvey Company–the hospitality firm […]
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter: Architect in the Southwest Read More »
American quilts are appreciated for their warmth and beauty but also tell important stories. “History chronicles the large and glorious deeds of the standard bearers…and tells nothing at all of
American Quilts: Documents of Politics and History Read More »
The Harvey Girls were an important part of opening the American West in the late nineteenth century. Fred Harvey, a British entrepreneur, started a chain of restaurants along the railroad,
Rebecca Foster Salome was a middle-class woman who earned the apt name the “Tombs Angel” for her daily visits to the Manhattan courts and detention center in the 1880s-1890s. Known
Tombs Angel: A One-Woman Social Service Agency Read More »
Charlotta Spears Bass was the first Black woman to own and operate a newspaper. The Eagle was among the leading Black newspapers in the country, and Charlotta Bass took over
Charlotta Spears Bass: Newspaper Owner Fought for Civil Rights Read More »
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was formed in 1943 to entertain crowds at home during World War II. As male baseball players were drafted into the military, many—including Chicago
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Read More »
