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”
Playwright, Cast and Director Speak Out on “Speaking Out”
This month, American History Theater will partner with The Women’s Museum of California once again to present “Speaking Out: Why I Stand”. Continue reading “Playwright, Cast and Director Speak Out on “Speaking Out””
From Our Archives: Alice Park and the Peace Ship
“The time has come for a few men and women with courage and energy, irrespective of the cost of personal inconvenience, money sacrifice, and criticism, to free the good will of Europe, that it may assert itself for peace and justice with the strong probability that international disarmament can be accomplished.” Continue reading “From Our Archives: Alice Park and the Peace Ship”
First in Their Field: Kate Warne
In every field, someone has to be the first. Often, we know their names. Sally Ride. Amelia Earhart. Marie Curie. But often, their names aren’t known – either because we don’t know who was the first to break a particular barrier, or because the story just hasn’t been told often enough. Continue reading “First in Their Field: Kate Warne”
What Women Wore
Learn how women marched forward for their rights by taking a look back at the clothes they wore. Continue reading “What Women Wore”
The History of the Handbag
Bags are not a new invention, as long as humans have had items to carry, we have created bags in which to carry them. As early as 38,000 BCE, hunter-gatherer, humans were using bundles and pouches made from fibers to … Continue reading The History of the Handbag
