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Full-Text Articles in Women's History
The Evolution Of The “We Can Do It” Poster And American Feminist Movements, Reina Aguirre
The Evolution Of The “We Can Do It” Poster And American Feminist Movements, Reina Aguirre
McNair Research Journal SJSU
World War II created mass destruction and economic distress but was also responsible for creating new opportunities for women. The war had torn families apart and had altered family dynamics. The high demands of the wartime economy called for a reevaluation of American women’s roles in society. In 1942, Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was hired by the Westinghouse Company’s War Production Coordinating Committee to create a range of propaganda posters to encourage women to join the war effort.[1] The most iconic was christened “Rosie the Riveter” and further popularized by Norman Rockwell. These images exemplified how the government …
Gloves Off: Women’S Self-Defense, Wendy Rouse
Gloves Off: Women’S Self-Defense, Wendy Rouse
Faculty Publications, Social Sciences
Editor’s note: Wendy L. Rouse is the author of the recent book Her Own Hero: The Origins of the Women’s Self-Defense Movement (New York University Press). Most of the research from this article below comes from that work.
The Local Is Global: Broker For Human Rights “Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist,” 1920-1961, Danelle L. Moon
The Local Is Global: Broker For Human Rights “Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist,” 1920-1961, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
In this paper, I will explore the role of local peace activist and feminist, Florence Ledyard Kitchelt (1874-1961) in supporting social justice, equality, and world peace. In 1924 Kitchelt accepted a paid position with the Connecticut League of Nation’s Association (CLNA), and for nearly twenty years she served as secretary and director of the organization. Working through the CLNA she canvassed the state promoting peace education and to building support for the League of Nations and the World Court. In 1925 she traveled to Geneva to study the League of Nations and attended the Assembly. Between the wars she worked …
Documenting Second Wave Feminism: Regional Collecting R/Evolutions, Session “Documenting A Revolution: Second Wave Feminism And Beyond!, Danelle L. Moon
Documenting Second Wave Feminism: Regional Collecting R/Evolutions, Session “Documenting A Revolution: Second Wave Feminism And Beyond!, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Lobbying For Human Rights: From The League Of Nations To The Equal Rights Amendment—The Case Of Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist”, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
The Shifting Sands Of Success: Digital Planning Case Study Utilizing Library Science/Archive Graduate Students, Danelle L. Moon
The Shifting Sands Of Success: Digital Planning Case Study Utilizing Library Science/Archive Graduate Students, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Community Feminism And Politics; A Case Study Of Santa Clara County As The Feminist Capital, 1975-2006, Danelle L. Moon
Community Feminism And Politics; A Case Study Of Santa Clara County As The Feminist Capital, 1975-2006, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Visual Representations Of Student Life At San Jose State University; Building Visual Critical Thinking Skills, Danelle L. Moon
Visual Representations Of Student Life At San Jose State University; Building Visual Critical Thinking Skills, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
"Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: San Jose University 150 Years, 1857-2007, Danelle L. Moon
"Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: San Jose University 150 Years, 1857-2007, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: San Jose University 150 Years, 1857-2007, Danelle L. Moon
Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: San Jose University 150 Years, 1857-2007, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Storming Politics: San José Women In The “Feminist Capital, 1975-2006,, Danelle L. Moon
Storming Politics: San José Women In The “Feminist Capital, 1975-2006,, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Treading Water In A Sea Of Male Politicians—Women’S Organizations And Lobby Activities In Historical Perspective, Danelle L. Moon
Treading Water In A Sea Of Male Politicians—Women’S Organizations And Lobby Activities In Historical Perspective, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Challenges Documenting Early Era Regional Leaders, Danelle L. Moon
Challenges Documenting Early Era Regional Leaders, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
What’S So Special About Women’S History; Next Steps Facing Historians And Archivist Documenting Regional Women’S History, Danelle L. Moon
What’S So Special About Women’S History; Next Steps Facing Historians And Archivist Documenting Regional Women’S History, Danelle L. Moon
Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.