Thursday, May 04, 2006

Women's History Month

UPDATE - HELEN KELLER - New England Historic Genealogical Society Announces discovery of Helen Keller photo (see more Helen Keller)

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY - March is Women's History Month - (13 IMAGES) Women's History Month is an annual declared month in the United States that highlights contributions of women to events in history. March is declared Women's History Month. The annual event traces its beginnings to the first International Women's Day in 1911

Marian Anderson mural dedicated, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USE6-D-007911Marian Anderson mural dedicated. Marian Anderson, noted contralto, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the dedication of a mural commemorating her free public concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, 1939.

Gypsy Rose Lee, residence at 153 E. 63rd St., New York City, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-G612-T-44060-A, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionGypsy Rose Lee, residence at 153 E. 63rd St., New York City. Herself under the Bougereau, pose I, CALL NUMBER: LC-G612- 44060-A P and P [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-G612-T-44060-A (interpositive), No known restrictions on publication.

Maria Montessori, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-14964. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionMaria Montessori, CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 2925-9[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-14964 (digital file from original negative), No known restrictions on publication.

Susan B. Anthony, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-8760, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionSusan B. Anthony, CALL NUMBER: LOT 11735 [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-8760 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on reproduction,

Margaret Chase Smith, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-42661, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionSmith, Margaret Chase [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-42661 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

Katherine Dunham, dancer, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-DIG-ppmsca-05794, Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)Katherine Dunham, dancer, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, seated at table, eating] / World Telegram and Sun photo by Herman Hiller. CALL NUMBER: NYWTS - BIOG--Dunham, Katherine--Dancer [item] [P and P],

Jane Addams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-95722, Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division[Jane Addams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left], CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE - Addams, Jane item [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-95722 (b and w film copy neg.), MEDIUM: 1 photographic print. CREATED, PUBLISHED: c1907.

Clara Barton, 1821-1912, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, [REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-47619[Clara Barton, 1821-1912, head-and-shoulders, portrait, facing left], CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-47619 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

S. CHRISTA CORRIGAN MCAULIFFE TEACHER IN SPACE PARTICIPANT,S. CHRISTA CORRIGAN MCAULIFFE TEACHER IN SPACE PARTICIPANT, Born September 2, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by husband Steven and two children.

Gertrude Ederle, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-DIG-ggbain-38654, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs DivisionGertrude Ederle, CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 6435-16[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-38654 (digital file from original negative), No known restrictions on publication.,

Bessie Smith holding feathers, Credit Line: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Carl Van Vechten Collection, [reproduction number, e.g., LC-USZ62-54231)Bessie Smith holding feathers], CALL NUMBER: LOT 12735, no. 1044 [P and P], MEDIUM: 1 photographic print : gelatin silver ; sheet 13 3/16 x 10 7/8 in. CREATED, PUBLISHED: 1936 Feb. 3.

Dr. Margaret Mead, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-120226, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionMargaret Mead, half-length portrait, facing right, reading book] / World-Telegram photo by Edward Lynch. CALL NUMBER: NYWTS - BIOG--Mead, Margaret, Dr.--Curator--Author--Museums item [P and P],Digital ID: cph 3c20226 Source: b and w film copy neg.

Zora Neale Hurston, 1901-1960, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-USZ62-62394, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.Zora Neale Hurston, 1901-1960, CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE - Hurston, Zora Neale, 1901-1960 [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-62394 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication. SUMMARY: Portrait, head and shoulders, facing left.

TITLE:  Sacajawea [sic] Monument in City Park, Portland, Oregon. Statue by Alice Cooper, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-USZ62-93141, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.Sacagawea, 1786-1884 [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-93141 (b and w film copy neg.), MEDIUM: 1 photographic print. CREATED, PUBLISHED: c1912.Digital ID: cph 3b46123 Source: b and w film copy neg. Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-93141.

Marie Curie (Polish Maria SkÅ‚odowska-CurieMarie Curie (Polish Maria SkÅ‚odowska-Curie, November 7, 1867 – July 4, 1934) was a chemist, pioneer in the early field of radiology and a two-time Nobel laureate. She also became the first woman ever appointed to teach at the Sorbonne

Bonnie ParkerBonnie Parker, This file has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. This applies worldwide. Image:Bc10.jpg

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her daughter, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-48965, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs DivisionElizabeth Cady Stanton holding her daughter Harriot, half-length portrait, facing right. MEDIUM: 1 photographic print. CREATED/PUBLISHED: [between 1890 and 1910 of daguerreotype taken 1856]

Anne Sullivan Macy, This file has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. This applies worldwideAnne Sullivan Macy, This file has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. This applies worldwideWorks published prior to 1978 were copyright protected for a maximum of 75 years

Helen Keller, 1880-1968, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs DivisionKeller, Helen, 1880-1968 [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-78982 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

Martha Canary, 1852-1903, Calamity Jane, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-USZ62-50004, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division("Calamity Jane"), full-length portrait, seated with rifle as General Crook's scout], CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-50004 (b amd w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

Two women's league roller derby skaters leap over two who have fallen, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, [REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-133382)Two women's league roller derby skaters leap over two who have fallen] / World-Telegram photo by Al Aumuller, CALL NUMBER: NYWTS - SUBJ/GEOG--Skating--Roller Derby.

Annie Oakley, REPRODUCTION NUMBER:  LC-USZ62-7873, Library of Congress, Prints and Photo DivisuonAnnie Oakley, CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE - Oakley, Annie [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-7873 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

Mata Hari, The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. This photograph of the work is also in the public domain in the United States (see Bridgeman Art Library v. Corel Corp.)Mata Hari (Lady Macleod), CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 4364-7[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-25495 (digital file from original negative), No known restrictions on publication.

Sophie Tucker 'The Last of the Red Hot Mamas', CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 6510-13[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-38948 (digital file from original negative) , No known restrictions on publicationSophie Tucker "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas", CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 6510-13[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-38948 (digital file from original negative) , No known restrictions on publication.

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896, CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE - Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-11212 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publicationHarriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896, CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE - Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-11212 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

[Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, 1832-1919, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing man's top hat and coat], CALL NUMBER: BIOG FILE [item] [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-48794 (b and w film copy neg.), No known restrictions on publicationMary Edwards Walker MD TITLE: [Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, 1832-1919, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing man's top hat and coat],

Golda Meir, CALL NUMBER: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 27286, frame 5 [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-U9-27286-5 (b and w film neg.), No known restrictions on publicationGolda Meir, CALL NUMBER: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 27286, frame 5 [P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-U9-27286-5 (b and w film neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, head-and-shoulders portrait, possibly seated in a Congressional chamber] / [TOH]. CALL NUMBER: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 32512, frame 12 [P and P],  REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-U9-32512-12 (b and w film neg.), LC-DIG-ppmsc-01268 (digital file from original negative), No known restrictions on publicationCongresswoman Barbara Jordan, head-and-shoulders portrait, possibly seated in a Congressional chamber.

Carrie Nation, REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-05640, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.Carrie Nation, CALL NUMBER: LC-B2- 1131-3[P and P], REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-DIG-ggbain-05640 (digital file from original neg.), No known restrictions on publication.

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4 comments:

Karen Hatzigeorgiou said...

These are such great images of women - wonderful diversity. I really appreciate when you provide the uncompressed TIFF version. Thanks so much for taking the time to provide all the pictures on your blog. I know how time consuming it is to do this.

I also have free images on my web site. They can be found at Public Domain Images .

Thanks again for sharing.

Unknown said...

i so enjoyed this catalogue of awesome women-- and want to thank you for posting it. just the other day, my sister and i were talking about how tired we are of watching men (go, hillary!), so your blog really cheered me up. so many women do interesting things, brave ingenious things, and never get the visibility they deserve...

THANKS!

artlover said...

Thanks for sharing such wonderful images of women.

sookietex said...

Thank you lorena and artlover.

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