Women's History Collection

Women's Rights buttons

The Washington State Historical Society's Women's History Collection will include objects from the following collections:

• Laurie Jinkins, Feminist, human rights activist, 1980s-present
• Lorraine Wojahn, State Senator, late 1980s-2004
• Darlene Fairley, state Senator, 1994-2000
• Jan Secor, Feminist activist, 1970s-2000
• Ann O'Donnell, State Representative, 1960s
• Mona Mendoza, Feminist, 1980s
• Dawn Lucien, Activist, 1980s-1990s
• Suzanne Cofer, Political Activist, 1980s
• Rose Lyon, Homemaker, 1900-1930
• Grau, AAUW, 1930-1950
• Byrne, Clubs, 1940-1950
• Stapleton, Librarian, 1913-1984
• Keyes, WWI, Red Cross
• Mrs. Percy Smith, Club woman, 1915-1945

Additional Information:

American Memory: Women's History - Spanning all time periods, classes, races, and occupations, the Library's sources for the study of women's history are among the finest and most comprehensive anywhere.

National Women's History Project - The National Women's History Project, founded in 1980, is an educational nonprofit organization. Our mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs.

National Women's History Museum - The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), founded in 1996, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation's history.