Category Archives: – Women’s Rights
Putting the “Rat” in Ratification: Tennessee’s role in the 19th amendment
In 1878 Senator Aaron A. Sargent introduced into Congress a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. On June 4, 1919, after 40 years—and much effort and debate—Congress passed, by a two-thirds vote of both houses, … Continue reading
Posted in - Constitution, - Women's Rights, U.S. House, U.S. Senate
Tagged 19th amendment, woman suffrage
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Jeannette Rankin: The woman who voted to give women the right to vote
Today’s post comes from Christine Blackerby, an archives specialist with the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives in Washington, DC. 2017 marks the centennial of the swearing-in of the first woman to become a member of the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in - Women's Rights, - World War I, - World War II, News and Events, U.S. House
Tagged exhibits, woman suffrage
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Ms. Archivist
The National Archives History Office is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring past employees. Today’s post comes from Hailey Philbin. “Deutrich’s only disadvantage in this respect lies in her being a woman.” Imagine hearing this and inevitably realizing that your … Continue reading
Posted in - Women's Rights, National Archives History
Tagged Mabel Deutrich, Women's History Month
The Wild, Wild West . . . of Pennsylvania Avenue
We are wrapping up our celebration of Black History Month. Today’s post comes from Hailey Philbin. On a sunny day in 1944, young Sara Jackson walked along the noisy DC streets right into the National Archives and asked for a … Continue reading
On Exhibit: “Lady Hooch Hunter”
Today’s post comes from Zach Kopin, an intern in the National Archives History Office in Washington, DC. A new exhibit on America’s connection to alcohol is now on display at the National Archives. “Spirited Republic: Alcohol and American History” is … Continue reading
Posted in - Women's Rights, News and Events, Pennsylvania Avenue
Tagged exhibit, Prohibition
Changing the Boundaries: Women at Work in the Government
Today’s post comes from Samantha Payne, intern in the Center for Legislative Archives. in Washington, DC. On January 29, 1790, Mary Katherine Goddard sent the Senate a singular request: to be reinstated as postmistress of Baltimore. After running the post … Continue reading
Posted in - Revolutionary War, - Women's Rights, petitions, U.S. Senate
Tagged Congress225
Failure of the Equal Rights Amendment: The Feminist Fight of the 1970s
Today’s post comes from Marisa Hawley, intern in the National Archives Strategy and Communications office. As part of the “six weeks of style” celebration to recognize the Foundation for the National Archives’ partnership with DC Fashion Week, we are showcasing fashion-related records … Continue reading
Posted in - Civil Rights, - Women's Rights, News and Events, The 1970s, U.S. House
Tagged DC Fashion Week
They “Leaned In” and took action in federal courts
Happy Women’s History Month! Today’s blog post comes from Kristina Jarosik, education specialist at the National Archives at Chicago. Recently, two powerful women in the Silicon Valley, (Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook and author of Lean In: Women Work and the Will … Continue reading
Suffrage and suffering at the 1913 March
Today’s blog post comes from Jessie Kratz, archives specialist in the Center for Legislative Archives. If you are participating in the 100th anniversary of the parade on Sunday, stop by the National Archives to see the document that finally gave … Continue reading
The 19th Amendment on display at the National Archives
The 19th Amendment is on display from March 1 to March 8 at the National Archives Building in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1913 woman’s suffrage parade in Washington, DC. We will also be screening the 2004 film … Continue reading
Posted in - Civil Rights, - Women's Rights, Pennsylvania Avenue, Uncategorized
