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Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers

by hparkins, posted in - World War I, Women's History Month

In celebration of Women Inventors Month and Women’s History Month, the National Archives commemorates the extraordinary women who have made great contributions throughout American history. Today’s post comes from Dena Lombardo, an intern in the Office of Public and Media Communications. In 1917, American sculptor Anna Coleman Ladd moved from the United States to France … Continue reading Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers

The 19th Amendment at 100: Sharing the Story

by hparkins, posted in Uncategorized

This story is cross-posted on the websites of the Library of Congress, National Archives, and Smithsonian’s American Women’s History Initiative. On June 4, 1919, the U.S. Congress passed a federal woman suffrage amendment and sent it to the states for ratification. It was a thrilling moment for the movement to win the women’s vote and the culmination of … Continue reading The 19th Amendment at 100: Sharing the Story

Dr. Mary E. Walker

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - Civil War, National Archives Near You, Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! Today’s post comes from Holly Rivet, an archives technician at the National Archives at St. Louis. Few women became physicians in the 1850s; fewer still served in the Civil War; and only one was awarded the Medal of Honor. Dr. Mary E. Walker was born in 1832 in Oswego, New … Continue reading Dr. Mary E. Walker

Betty Ford Danced To Her Own Beat

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - Women's Rights, Women's History Month

We’re wrapping up Women’s History Month. Today’s post comes from Anayeli Nunez at the National Archives History Office. In 1987, Congress declared March National Women’s History Month. Today we use this month to honor women, from the suffragists of the 19th Amendment to today’s proud supporters of the #MeToo movement.  It’s also a fitting time to look … Continue reading Betty Ford Danced To Her Own Beat

What’s Your Story, Adelaide Minogue?

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! Visit our website for more resources on women’s history and to see how the National Archives is celebrating the month. Today’s post comes from Alan Walker, an archivist in Textual Processing at Archives II. I am flabbergasted at how popular this photograph has become. These instruments had just been installed in the National Archives … Continue reading What’s Your Story, Adelaide Minogue?

Claudine Weiher: The Fight for Independence

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, Women's History Month

The National Archives History Office continues to celebrate Women’s History Month. Today’s post comes from Kirsten Dillon.  Claudine Weiher, former Deputy Archivist, was born Claudine Jackson on November 24, 1941, in Kansas City, MO. Weiher came to the National Archives in 1966, where she certainly left her mark. Weiher was trained as a historian and … Continue reading Claudine Weiher: The Fight for Independence

Adrienne Thomas: An Amazing Archives Career

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, Women's History Month

The National Archives History Office continues to celebrate Women’s History Month with stories of former employees. Today’s post comes from Sarah Basilion. Adrienne C. Thomas began her career with the National Archives in 1970 as an archivist trainee in the Office of Presidential Libraries, after graduating from Iowa State University with a M.A. degree in … Continue reading Adrienne Thomas: An Amazing Archives Career

Acting Archivist Trudy Huskamp Peterson

by Jessie Kratz, posted in National Archives History, Uncategorized

The National Archives History Office is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring past employees. Today’s post comes from Sarah Basilion.  Trudy Huskamp Peterson was appointed Acting Archivist of the United States in March 1993, following the departure of Archivist Don W. Wilson, who left to head the new Bush Presidential Library Center. She was the … Continue reading Acting Archivist Trudy Huskamp Peterson

Ms. Archivist

by Jessie Kratz, posted in - Women's Rights, National Archives History, Women's History Month

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 career ambitions would be restricted because of your gender. Mabel Deutrich was given this discriminatory … Continue reading Ms. Archivist