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16190Women's Education. Photograph: High School Girls Conducting Electricity Experiments 1905. Large sepia press photo. 8.5" x 7". Handwritten note on verso states the photograph is for an article on public schools. Creasing on upper right and left hand corners tiny tears and nicks along the top and bottom of the image. Very good condition overall. Approximately eighteen girls conducting experiments on electricity using conducting boxes at an unspecified public high school in New York. They sit on tall stools around long tables wearing expressions that vary from concentration to vexation. High school gave girls the opportunity to advance beyond a rudimentary education and become versed in subjects such as history their rights as citizens and advanced science. The US was the first nation to provide the general public with secondary education and in 1900 there were 6000 public schools. Only a fraction of those however were open to women. These girls were part of the first generation taught science a right denied to their mothers and grandmothers. unknown books
197029440Pittsburgh: Know Inc 1970. First Edition. Quarto 27.75cm.; green and white self-wrappers staplebound at top left-hand corner; 6pp.; printed from typescript. Fine. One of the author's most important pieces published at the height of the second wave feminist movement arguably second only to her classic "Bitch Manifesto" 1969. OCLC locates 11 copies. Know, Inc unknown books
197148784Penllyn PA: Awake & Move / Philadelphia Women's Liberation Center 1971. First Edition. Four tabloid issues 43.25cm; illustrated newsprint wrappers; 8; 12; 8; 8pp; illus. Horizontal folds at center light wear to extremities with some waviness from storage; Very Good. Near-complete run lacking Vol.1 No.5 of this short-lived Pennsylvania feminist newspaper. Published by a small apparently rapidly-changing collective of women the newspaper focused chiefly on issues facing Philadelphia women. Surprisingly uncommon with no copies for sale in the trade April 2020 and OCLC noting 12 institutions holding any issues. Awake & Move / Philadelphia Women's Liberation Center unknown books
197029409Pittsburgh: Know inc n.d. ca. 1970s. First Edition. Quarto 27.75cm.; two typescript leaves staplebound at top left-hand corner; 4pp.; printed on yellow and white stock. Fine. Essay on sex descrimination in the want ads of national newspapers. OCLC notes a single holding at U.Chicago Nov.2018. Know, inc unknown books
197046122Boston: The New Broom 1970-1971. First Edition. Seven quarto issues 28cm; illustrated wrappers; 4-6pp per issue; Resource Leaflet No.1 comprised of two leaves stapled at upper left corner. Light wear to extremities a few issues with old folds smoothed-out else Fine. Sequential run of this newsletter dealing with legislative issues facing women in the state of Massachusetts. Includes articles on the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination sexual politics commissions on the status of women workplace discrimination abortion bills and the presence of women at various committee meetings. Uncommon in the trade as we suspect the newsletter was not distributed nationally. The New Broom unknown books
17145Women in Science Woman scientist in white laboratory uniform works at a table filled with laboratory equipment c. 1910. Original gelatin silver print photograph. 8 x 10 in. Many women in the early 20th century found impediments to advancing a career in the sciences but this photo demonstrates some of the important and lesser-known historical work done by women. While challenging gender stereotypes in the early 20th century women such as the lab worker pictured here fought discrimination to pursue their educational and professional ambitions. An important record of early women in STEM careers. In very good condition. unknown books
16318Early pamphlet from the "California Federation of Women's Clubs. A Survey of the Results of Woman Suffrage in California". Made by the Committee of Political Science Mrs. Seward A. Simons Chairman. 1916-1917. This large early 4 page pamphlet 12 ½ x 9 ½" sheet unfolded. Gives updates on women's participation in civic life after women's suffrage passed in California in 1911. Includes statistics on voter registration jury duty and laws passed with women's support. It ends with an endorsement espousing the benefits of women's increased interest in political life and encouraging their fellow countrywomen to continue the fight for voting rights. Light even toning and minor handling dents. Very good condition. Very rare with only 2 other copies in any institutional collection as per OCLC A rare document of encouragement between women across the nation committed and unified in their shared cause of women's suffrage. unknown books
16431Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Committee. The Case Against Woman Suffrage: The Most Important Question on the Ballot at the State Election November 2 1915. Boston: Anchor Linotype Printing Co. 1915. In self wrappers 48 pages. Massachusetts was the home state to many prominent activists in the woman suffrage movement such as Lucy Stone and Lucreta Mott; nevertheless it was also a center of anti-suffrage activity. The pamphlet addressed "to the men of Massachusetts" provides detailed arguments against woman suffrage: "In this little book we present some of the many reasons for our belief that woman suffrage is wrong in theory and bad in practice." Anti-suffragists claimed that most women did not want the vote and that enfranchising women would be both "a loss to the state and a loss to women." Mark in black ink along bottom edge front cover. Very good condition. unknown books
197126800San Francisco: Mother Lode 1971-1972. First Edition. 5 issues various formats. First three numbers issued as single broadsheet folded twice to measure 28.5x22.cm; nos. 4 & 5 issued in tabloid format 44-45cm. No. 4 printed on newsprint with usual toning else a Fine collection. All issues save the first themed including "Women in Prison" "It's All in the Family" the medical issue and the lesbian mothers issue. Among the founding contributors were Judy Syfers and Sandy Boucher. Mother Lode unknown books
197029410Pittsburgh: Know Inc 1970. First Edition. Quarto 27.25cm.; two typescript leaves staplebound at top left-hand corner; printed on pale blue stock. About Fine. The asterix from the title refers to "Total body orgasms of trunk limb and head." Feminist psychotherapist's first separately published piece. OCLC notes a single holding at U.Virginia Nov.2018. Know, Inc unknown books
19141246Columbus 1914. Very good. 33pp. Original green printed wrappers stapled. Light wear and soiling heavier to spine. Internally clean. A report prepared following the enactment of an Ohio constitutional amendment requiring the state to set a minimum wage. This report summarizes responses to a state-wide survey about women's wages in department stores and other retail establishments providing statistics on wages by both city and age group. The most common wage was $6 per week and the most common number of hours worked was 52. An interesting tool in the historical investigation of women's work. unknown books
16670Women in Science Education Original photograph of a Large co-ed science classroom with laboratory tables in Soviet Latvia. Small classroom laboratory with 39 figures including 6 women. 1946. Printed on verso "Foto K. Rake Riga." 4 x 6 inches. Twelve figures including two women wear white lab coats and handle test tubes beakers and other laboratory equipment while others look on and observe. The Soviet Union recognized the importance of education for all people regardless of class or gender. After the Revolution liberated women were able to pursue careers as doctors engineers and scientists along with many other professions. Crease to bottom left corner. In very good condition. unknown books
16862Women's Education Penn State First women enrolled in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. October 17 1934. Original silver gelatin print press photograph. 8 x 6 in. Original press caption typed on image verso. "Taking a Man's Course. Alexandra Tillson the first girl to enroll in the school of Mineral Industries at Penn State with Dean Edward Steidle who is showing her around the school's Museum of Minerals. Miss Tillson is taking the metallurgy curriculum which deals with the study of iron and non-ferrous metals. She is the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Tillson noted mining engineer of Montclair N.J. Miss Tillson can't be discouraged from pursuing a study which may eventually take her to the steel mills or to the mines. 10/17/34." The Steidle Building one of the most iconic pieces of architecture at Penn State was named in honor of Dean Steidle pictured with Tillson. Some wrinkling to center right edge. Good to very good condition. A groundbreaking woman pictured at the start of her academic career. unknown books
1709319th c. Women Education Partial handwritten letter regarding the Monroe Female Seminary in Monroe County Michigan. No date c. 1850. John P. Le Roy writes to a friend regarding a potential business dealing with the Seminary. 2 pages 10 x 8 in. Signature page present but opening page absent. Stating in part: "Mr. Boyd of the Monroe Female Seminary said that if you could furnish capital enough he did not know but he would like to take you as a partner in his school but as I supposed from what he intended that he would want a partner with some three thousand dollars at least to invest." Mr. Boyd in reference here is Erasmus Boyd who was President of the Seminary. At this time Seminary or Institutes for women were being created to offer educational opportunities to female students in preparation for them to work as teachers. The seminaries were private institutions without public funding so having enough financial backers was essential for the success of the school. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
1709119th c. Women Education Handwritten letter from President of Albany Female Seminary in Albany NY. February 11 1852. Emerson F. Carter President of the School writes about examinations and fundraising to Rev. H. M. Garfield of New Haven CT. 1 page. 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. Stating in part:Â "I have been more busily engaged than even you can imagine. I took it into my head to get up a semi-annual Examination which draws heavily upon my time and energies and to cap the whole I narrowly escaped the loss of one of my eyes. A piece of red hot burning coal few into it."Â The Albany Female Seminary was a very early addition to the Female Seminary Movement; it was founded in 1828 and three of its seven Principals were women. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
1708819th c. Women Education Handwritten letter from Principal at Washington Female Seminary in Washington PA. February 15 1891. On personalized stationary for Principal of Washington Female Seminary Miss N. Sherrard. Addressed to "My Dear Sister" and signed "June." With original mailing envelope. 2 pages. 9 x 5.5 inches. She writes on personal matters with her sister and gives an update on the school and teachers: "Bessie Ewing is now well.she is the most popular teacher in Seminary. The girls are all quite well at present & I hope they may keep well all spring." The Washington Female Seminary was a Presbyterian seminary for women operating from 1836 to 1948 in Washington Pennsylvania. During the 19th century it was well-regarded as one of the top institutions for women in the area. It was founded abolitionist Francis Julius LeMoyne and Alexander Reed and its formal charter came in 1839. By 1886 there were over 100 students enrolled; and the curriculum included both a preparatory course which generally gained admission to the finest women's colleges and a regular course with studies in music art and elocution. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
1709019th c. Women Education Handwritten letter from Principal of Union Female Seminary regarding a teaching placement. October 5 1865. S. McMichael Principal of UFS writes to her friend and former classmate Miss Campbell who is looking for a teaching position. 4 pages on folded sheet. 7 x 4.5 in. With original mailing envelope. Stating in part:"I willingly would do anything in my power to assist you but at present know of no situation to which to recommend you early in the fall or rather summer had many applications for teacher but all are supplied now. My own teachers are engaged for the year and if no unforeseen Providence interferes will need to make no changes. Am sorry you are not now comfortably situated.Our school here is very prosperous and pleasant much more so than I had expected or dared to anticipate. Would like very much to have you come and make a a visit can you not Xenia is indeed a very pleasant and cheerful place.My youngest sister is here attending school which makes it very pleasant for me. Very frequently meet old schoolmates and friends which also makes it very pleasant. Shall hope to have a visit from you sometime this winter." This letter was written in 1865 just months after the Civil War ended; by all accounts the experience during the War at the Female Seminary was positive. Records note time spent playing games studying and socializing with the boys at the Male Seminary. Some of the girls enjoyed dancing afternoon teas socializing and local excursions. When news that a Union Army Division would be passing through by train Xenia extended an invitation for the boys in blue to stop in town for a square meal. The whole town cooked a memorable feast for the soldiers-the Seminary girls chipping in with over 44 dozen freshly baked biscuits and other items. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
1708919th c. Women Education Handwritten letter to 2 women teachers from former instructor. December 22 1893. 2 pages with original mailing envelope. 9.5 x 5.75 inches. On Western Theological Seminary letterhead with fine engraving of the school building on both sheets.  To "Miss Ellsworth and Miss Gore" from L.M. Jones who appears to be a teacher or Director of the Seminary writing to former pupils who are now teachers themselves at an institution in New Hampshire. In part: "I often hear good reports about both of you by Mrs. Chamberlain. School has come to close once more and we are commencing to disperse some leaving for good others for two weeks. Dear Mrs. Chamberlain will have about ten of the unfortunate ones here for X Mas also Dr. Gold and family which will help to make it merry for her. Mr. Davies wishes to be kindly remembered to both of you. I intend spending my X Mas with him and I am sure that we will have a lovely time as we always do when we get together. We were all vaccinated here last week to protect ourselves from the small pox which is raging in the city at the present time. Miss Jarvis wishes to be kindly remembered to you. I presume that you're aware of her undertaking since you left. She is as you know a very brave young lady to undertake such responsibility as she has and I am a little afraid that her health will brake down under the strain. Hoping to be able to write a longer letter next time." In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
1707919th c. Women Education Two-Way Autograph Letter Signed on 2 pages between the head of Bethlehem Female Seminary and the guardian of one student. 10 x 7 ¾ in. Dated April 12 1813 and April 22 1813. The original letter is from the Guardian of Eliza Climer student at Bethlehem Female Seminary to Rev. Andrew Benade "Director of the Seminary at Bethlehem" to send Ms. Climer to Philadelphia "as soon as a convenient opportunity offers." He receives a response written on the same sheet below the initial letter on April 22 1813 from the new director Louis Hillner. Stating in part: "I have delivered your letter to Miss Eliza Climer directly to her; but instead of her being pleased with her soon leaving the Seminary she lamented and wept and insisted upon me to write a few lines to you and beg of you whether you would give her leave to stay in this seminary for some time longer. As she rose my whole compassion I could not do otherwise as to give her the promise to write to you. I am of the opinion dear Sir that it would indeed be for her best if she could stay here at least six months longer and I am convinced that if it is in your power dear Sir you will readily grant the petition in her behalf. You will be so kind as to let me know your intention on this head as soon as is convenient to you and I shall then act according as you think proper." The Bethlehem Female Seminary is the earliest established institution of female education in the United States tracing its roots to 1742 when it was first established in by Countess Benigna Zinzendorf. The Seminary began as an elementary educational institution for young girls starting at ages five or six years old. In 1785 due to increasing demand the Bethlehem Female Seminary reorganized as a secondary educational institution that became known as the Moravian Female Seminary. The newly reorganized female seminary also became open to all denominations. In 1913 the Seminary officially became a college and in 1954 merged with a male institution to become the coeducational Moravian College. Weakened along original fold lines. Repairs in 9 places with archival paper repair tape. Text remains clear and legible. Overall in good to very good condition. An incredible and early Female Education history. unknown books
1932018313Chicago IL: Illinois Woman's Press Association 1932. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Quarto 4to. 117 pages of text. Simulated leather hardcover binding with minimal shelfwear. No dustjacket as issued. Illustrated with numerous photo portraits. Includes a foreword by Leona Alford Malek. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition. Illinois Woman's Press Association Hardcover books
502480See Description. Signed-Autograph Very Good LITTLE WOMEN. Vintage Scene Still from "Little Women" Signed at a later date ca 1987 by June Allyson Janet Leigh and Margaret O'Brien. Signed by Authors. See Description unknown books
194658308Kansas City 1946. Paperback. Good. Printed letter and a 5-page list of instructions with transmittal letter dated May 18 1946 both which were sent to NACW members or chapters by Susie V. Bouldin National Chairman of the Arts and Crafts Department. Mimeos. 28cm. Stain from two very rusty staples at left. The emphasis was on crafts rather than fine arts. <br/><br/> paperback books
19141217Portland 1914. Good. 3291pp. Original printed boards. Hinges lightly worn and soiled corners and covers rubbed. Front hinge tender front endpapers removed. Light soiling and wear to contents scattered manuscript notations in pencil. Manuscript recipes laid in with several written on the blank leaves at the end. Second edition revised and enlarged. Compiled under the auspices of the Portland section of the Council of Jewish Women a foreword notes that the first edition "was issued in December 1912 and exhausted within ten months. So great has been the demand from all parts of the United States that the Council decided to issue a second edition in 1914." This handsome cook book includes a wide variety of recipes in all categories from breads and cakes to fish and game to ice creams and pickles. It has specific sections for "Invalid Cookery" and "Breakfast Dishes" as well as "Sandwiches" and "Wines and Their Proper Usage." While there are no recipes for pork in the meat section there is a category for shellfish and we find bacon used as an ingredient on at least one occasion in a recipe for baked beans. With several notations throughout and a leaf of manuscript recipes at the end. unknown books
197046117Brooklyn: Feelings 1970. First Edition. Quarto 27cm; illustrated wrappers stapled; 40pp; illus. A Fine copy. One-off feminist magazine containing poetry prose drama and essays profusely illustrated throughout. Contents include contributions by Rita Mae Brown Jean Jagger Shulamith Firestone Linda ViVona Rose Gladstone Joyce Betries and Ruth Herschberger et al. Notable for the inclusion of Judith Ann's lengthy autobiographical essay "The Secretarial Proletariat. Feelings unknown books
184345692Philadelphia: R.G. Berford 1843. First Edition. Octavo 22cm.; disbound; 48pp.; text printed in double columns. Tear at top edge of title page serving as upper wrapper small discreet rubberstamp "Sold by AAS" at spine edge of last leaf else Good to Very Good overall. A short tale by the immensely prolific author following the travails of a poor Boston seamstress named Lizzy Glenn later published in 1859 as "Lizzy Glenn or The Trials of a Seamstress." WRIGHT I 153. R.G. Berford unknown books
