Research Guides: Women's History: Home

Resources in the Spotlight

Honoring African Americans: Historic Women Trailblazers and Advocacy Organizations
African American women have been central to the development of social, economic, and political influence through associations and advocacy organizations.
International Women's Day
A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
Kamala Harris
Official White House web page with biographical information about the current Vice President of the United States of America.
National Women's History Alliance
Non-profit educational organization committed to recognizing and celebrating the diverse and significant historical accomplishments of women.
National Women's History Museum
Growing collection of online exhibits, historical biographies, videos, and other resources aimed at preserving and celebrating the story of Woman.
National Women’s Hall of Fame
Dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women.
Smithsonian American Women's Initiative - Because of Her Story
Explore the online collections that tell the stories of American women, their struggles, and their accomplishments, and honor their achievements in art, history, science, business, and culture.
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir: The World’s First Female Elected President
The first woman to be democratically elected president in any nation on June 29, 1980.
Women's History Month
Select resources and information gathered from various U.S. government agencies and institutions to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.
Women’s History in Newspapers
Research Tip: use historical newspaper archives for stories featuring change-making women in newspapers searchable in Chronicling America.
Women’s History Month: Latinas!
Stories of inspirational Latinas who can be researched in the Library of Congress collections.

Topics in Women's History

Beauty Standards
Suffrage
Feminism
Womanism
The Temperance Movement
Boston Marriages
Birth Control
Cable Act
#MeToo Movement
Black Lives Matter Movement

Women's March
Planned Parenthood
#SayHerName Movement
Bathroom Access for Trans Women
Female Film Directors (esp. Oscar nominations/wins)
Front Line Combat Roles for Women
Trans Women in the Military
Violence Against Trans Women
Street Harassment / #YouOKSis

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