Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt
I just love when someone comes up to me after a performance and says, “I forgot it was you up there; I really thought it was Eleanor!” Bless you, my dear, what an affirmation! Continue reading “Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt”
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Get thee to a Stage! A Brief History of Women in the Theater
Women in the theater are a legacy all their own. Continue reading “Get thee to a Stage! A Brief History of Women in the Theater”
From the Curator: Muses of the Old Globe
This Friday we unveil our latest exhibit at the Women’s Museum of California. Continue reading “From the Curator: Muses of the Old Globe”
Why Women’s History?
Why women’s history?
Women’s History Because… Our History is Our Strength
Representation matters. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” and whether we’re talking about a superhero or president or Nobel winning scientist, we have made great strides in showing girls they can truly be anything they want. Everyone needs … Continue reading Women’s History Because… Our History is Our Strength
History of Women’s Movements: Part II
Second Wave Feminism, also known as The Women’s Liberation Movement, was a wave of feminism from the 1960’s to the early 1980’s that rallied around women’s issues such as gender roles, marital rights, reproductive rights, domestic violence, rape, and divorce laws. Continue reading “History of Women’s Movements: Part II”
The Untold Story of Madame X
Agnes May Driscoll, née Meyer (July 24, 1889 – September 16, 1971, Leo/Athena), known by colleagues as Madame X or Miss Aggie. Continue reading “The Untold Story of Madame X”
Preserve the Past to Inspire the Future
When you cracked open a history book as a child in school, you were likely not overwhelmed by the number of women staring back at you. Continue reading “Preserve the Past to Inspire the Future”
History of Women’s Movement: Part I
First Wave Feminism occurred in the late 19th to early 20th centuries with the mission of legally changing the rights of women. Continue reading “History of Women’s Movement: Part I”
First in Their Field: Rose O’Neill
As a teenager Rose O’Neill started her career as an illustrator in New York City, eventually becoming the first women published cartoonist in the United States. Continue reading “First in Their Field: Rose O’Neill”
