American Studies: Women

From the Library of Congress' American Memory Project.

"ICRW is the world's premier research institute focused on tackling challenges facing women and girls worldwide."

"...a digital exploration of women's impact on the economic life of the United States between 1800 and the Great Depression. Working conditions, workplace regulations, home life, costs of living, commerce, recreation, health and hygiene, and social issues are among the issues documented in this online research collection from Harvard University."

"The 48 women represented here provide a complex portrait of Rosie the Riveter, taking the viewer beyond the iconic "We Can Do It" poster girl and deep into the experiences real Rosies from diverse backgrounds, challenging the popular perception of women in American History."

From the Library of Congress

From the Center for American Progress, released Dec. 2014