Lycoming College - Lycoming County Women's History

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Williamsport Women: Voices, Images, Actions-Source material related to the history of women in Lycoming County from Lycoming College, the Lycoming County Historical Society, and the J.V. Brown Library. Documents selected highlight the history of local women in volunteer and reform organizations, education, the arts, the workplace, and private lives. The first part of the collection will cover the time period 1875-1925. "This material will have national, perhaps international, significance as it relates to women's history and studies during a time period when there is a scarcity of materials about women's contributions to local communities. All three cooperating facilities are very limited in staffing and available hours, so the materials will reach users who either cannot physically come to the collections or did not previously know of their existence. This collaborative project is funded through an LSTA grant.

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Vina Heinley Catherman, Army Nursing School

Heinley, Vina, Nurses - Pennsylvania - Williamsport, Education, Work, Catherman, Vina Heinley

Photograph of Vina Heinley Catherman, Army Nursing School, in cap and uniform. According to 1930 census she was born about 1899 and married about 1924; her name appeared in the 1923 and 1925 Annual, the publication of the Army School of Nursing.

Well-known social activists visit city.

Bethune, Mary Mcleod, Nation, Carrie., Education, Social reform, Work

Newspaper article describing visits to Williamsport by Carrie Nation and Mary Mcleod Bethune, in 1902 and 1937, respectively.

Why the women ask to be represented by a woman on the school board

Education, Social reform, Chatham, Louise Larzelere

A pamphlet listing nine reasons that a woman should be elected to the Williamsport, PA., school board and advocating the election of Louise (Mrs. Newton) Chatham.

Wilhelmine Good (age 17 - 1907)

Education, Private Lives, Good, Wilhelmine

Wilhelmine Good (age 17 - 1907). "Eldest daughter of W.T. Good/ She is now at school in Paris France 1909."

Williamsport High School Class 1893

Schools - Pennsylvania - Williamsport, Jeeves, Anna Graves, Education, High School, Class of 1893 (Williamsport, Pa.)

Photograph of 15 members (8 men, 7 women) of Williamsport High School Class 1893; Anna Graves Jeeves pictured.

Williamsport High School Graduating Class, 1889

Public schools, Students, Schools - Pennsylvania - Williamsport, Education, High School, Class of 1889 (Williamsport, Pa.)

Photograph of 19 female students and 2 male students of class of 1889. "1st row extreme right Isa R. Pratt."

Williamsport Hospital

Education, Williamsport Hospital (Williamsport, Pa.). School of Nursing

Photograph of Williamsport Hospital, from the corner of Campbell Street and Rural Avenue. Cars on the street and the clothing of passersby imply 1940's or 1950's.

The Williamsport Hospital and its Nursing School (1875-1893)

Education, Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing

A history of the Willliamsport Hospital and the Williamport Hospital School of Nursing. Lycoming College Historical Methods paper submitted on Nov. 17, 1978, by Ruth Gustafson

Williamsport Hospital building

Education, Williamsport Hospital (Williamsport, Pa.). School of Nursing.

Photograph of hospital building. Note on verso reads, "Additions to East and West ends of building constructed in 1890." Cars on the street appear to date from the late 1950's.

Williamsport Hospital building

Education, Williamsport Hospital (Williamsport, Pa.). School of Nursing.

Photograph of hospital building. Caption below photo reads, "Third home and present site. Erected in 1890." A label taped to the verso of the photograph reads, "Picture of hospital building constructed in Old Oaks Park in the year 1890 and first occupied in 1891." There is also a stamp, "Published Sep 1 1963"; a copy of "The Nightingale Pledge" is also stamped on the verso: "I solemnly pledge myself before God and presence of this assembly; To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care."

Williamsport Hospital School of Nurses Probies (Class of 1947)

Lycoming College Archives, Education

Photograph of Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1947. Handwritten on reverse: "Wmsp Hosp Probies Class of 1947. From Dale Bower. His two sisters are in the photo. Sara E. Bower. Martha V. Bower." The term "probies" refers to probationary students.

Williamsport Technical Institute Textile Factory Training Students

Women, Williamsport Technical Institute, Division of Williamsport School District, Education

A Woman's Work…is never done

Arts, Education, Private lives, Social reform, Work, Women - Pennsylvania - Lycoming County

Transcript of the exhibit at the Lycoming County Historical Society, commemorating the 100th anniversity of the Williamsport Young Women's Christian Association. Undated.

Women's History Trolley Tour

Arts, Education, Private lives, Social reform, Work, Williamsport, Pa. - Travel and tourism

Transcript of a tour guide to sites in Williamsport, Pa., that relate to the history of women. Guide was designed for delegates to the convention of Democratic Women's Clubs of Pennsylvania held in Williamsport. Undated.

Year Book of the Clio Club of Williamsport, Pa., 1910-1911

Women—Societies and clubs—Pennsylvania—Williamsport, Arts, Education, Private lives, Clio Club (Williamsport, Pa.)

Booklet with the bylaws, regulations, monthly programs, and lists of officers and members.

Year Book of the Clio Club of Williamsport, Pa., 1920-21

Women—Societies and clubs—Pennsylvania—Williamsport, Arts, Education, Private lives, Clio Club (Williamsport, Pa.)

Booklet with the bylaws, regulations, monthly programs, and lists of officers and members.

Year Book of the Clio Club of Williamsport, Pa.,1915-1916

Women—Societies and clubs—Pennsylvania—Williamsport, Arts, Education, Private lives, Clio Club (Williamsport, Pa.)

Booklet with the bylaws, regulations, monthly programs, and lists of officers and members

Year Book of the Clio Club of Williamsport, Pa.,1925 -1926

Women—Societies and clubs—Pennsylvania—Williamsport, Arts, Education, Private lives, Clio Club (Williamsport, Pa.)

Booklet with the bylaws, regulations, monthly programs, and lists of officers and members. Report of the Treasurer for 1924-25 tipped in.

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