Virtual Programs Newsletter
Issue #24, March 10, 2021
A Message from the Archivist of the United States
In March, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 is spotlighting the contributions of women throughout our history. In addition to the links in this newsletter, discover more on our website including the Women鈥檚 History Month page, the , and the Women鈥檚 Rights page.
Among our many resources are a new Citizen Archivist Mission, History Hub Question, tips for researching family history, and our Featured Exhibit, which highlights the life of Dr. Antonia Novello who became the first woman and Hispanic person to serve as Surgeon General of the United States on March 19, 1990.
looks beyond suffrage parades and protests to the often overlooked story behind ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Please continue to practice social distancing and stay safe.
Archives from Home: Women's History Month
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 celebrates Women鈥檚 History Month, recognizing the great contributions that women have made to our nation. Learn about the history of women in the United States by exploring their stories through letters, photographs, film, and other primary sources.
Citizen Archivist Missions
Carded Service Records of Hospital Attendants, Matrons and Nurses, 1861鈥�65
Help us transcribe records relating to the service of hospital attendants, matrons and nurses.
Would you like to transcribe these records more efficiently? Try using our template for transcription! We鈥檝e created a template for the standard typewritten form found in these records Simply copy and paste the template in the transcription field, and then type in the remaining handwritten details.
Research Family History
Women during World War II were filling new roles such as cryptographers, or 鈥淐ode Girls.鈥�
World War II was a trying time for the United States but also an engaging one for women. Technology had advanced, and women were filling many new roles to meet those new demands. These positions were in many branches of the military and in Federal agencies, but due to varied types of service and last name, locating 鈥淐ode Girl鈥� personnel records can be challenging.
Learn how to find and decipher these records in .
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From the Catalog
Photographs of women in the workforce from the
Photographs follow women throughout their work day; women were photographed posing for identification photographs and learning about proper attire, as well as working and relaxing with coworkers.
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Question of the Week
See the answer to our Question of the Week on , our crowdsourced platform for history and genealogical research where anyone can ask questions and get answers from archivists and other community members.
Stop by the History Hub and check out more questions about a variety of subjects. .
Featured Exhibit
On March 9, 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello became the first woman and Hispanic person to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. To Americans today, the Surgeon General is the 鈥渘ation鈥檚 doctor,鈥� but it was originally a very different job. Visit the Featured Document to learn about Dr. Novello鈥檚 historic appointment.
GIPHY Women's History Collection
Have you seen our ?Find historic footage of suffrage marchers, women contributing to the war effort, famous pioneering women, and more!
It鈥檚 just one of several new GIF collections in the , which just surpassed 3 billion cumulative views!
Education Spotlight
Find primary sources and document-based teaching activities related to women's rights and changing roles in American history on DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents from the 威尼斯人娱乐场.
Visit our for topics like women's suffrage, the ERA, women in the workforce, and more!
Public Program
From December 6, 2018, here is The panel, which explored how the feminist movement has been shaped and changed by the systems, institutions, and individuals working against women鈥檚 equality, included Elaine Weiss, author of The Woman鈥檚 Hour; Marjorie J. Spruill, author of Divided We Stand; and Carol Robles-Rom谩n, Co-President and CEO of the ERA Coalition.
Virtual Pajama Party
This free online event for kids aged 8鈥�12 and their families will focus on women in sports, the Olympics, and gymnastics, featuring a special appearance by Olympic gymnastics gold medalist and author Laurie Hernandez. Participants will read I Got This: To Gold and Beyond, learn about historical documents in the 威尼斯人娱乐场, create their own artwork and writing, and participate in fun activities. .
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
During the 1970s, debate over women's economic and civil rights, social role, and political power became a more prominent part of the public agenda. Visit the to read Betty Ford鈥檚 full speech from the Greater Cleveland International Women鈥檚 Year Conference of 1975 and more.
Research Services
In October 1908, 20nurses reported for duty at the Naval Medical School Hospital in Washington, DC, officially becoming the first members of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. The Navy was the first branch of the U.S. military to formally admit women into their ranks; however, this opportunity was not open to all. Learn more in .
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MoPix Video Selection
is a short film about the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. Created in 1944, it is part of a produced by the US Army Signal Corps. and others that spotlight women in the military, in NARA's Unwritten Record blog , , and .
Visit the Online Store
Commemorate the ladies of a movement that pushed forward in the fight for women鈥檚 suffrage and beyond.
The from the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Store is full of fun gifts and collectibles that celebrate these influential women, from Susan B. Anthony to Rosa Parks and more.