Lycoming College - Lycoming County Women's History

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About This Collection

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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OBITUARY. The Late Mrs. Barbara Bodine, of Muncy
OBITUARY. The Late Mrs. Barbara Bodine, of Muncy
Bodine, Barbara Cruse, Obituaries, Private lives
Newspaper article announcing the death of a well-known elderly woman in Muncy.
Old Time Anniversary; An Aged Williamsport Lady Celebrates a Rare Occasion
Old Time Anniversary; An Aged Williamsport Lady Celebrates a Rare Occasion
Low, Ann Ross, Low, Charles, Ross, Michael, Private lives
Newspaper article describing the celebration of the sixtieth wedding anniversty of Ann Ross Low and Charles A. Low.
Other Recent Deaths [Hannah Mahaffey]
Other Recent Deaths [Hannah Mahaffey]
Mahaffey, Hannah, Mahaffey, Thomas, Obituaries, Private lives
Newspaper story announcing the death and funeral of Hannah Mahaffey. Her grandfather was Thomas Mahaffey, a very early settler in the area.
Parole System At Muncy Home
Parole System At Muncy Home
State Correctional Institution at Muncy (Pa.), Women prisoners, Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article describing a revision in policies on parole.
Plan mass meeting.
Plan mass meeting.
Crocker, Elizabeth, Women -- Suffrage., Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article detailing plans for a women's suffrage club in Williamsport.
STEWARD - KELLY [Wedding tour]
STEWARD - KELLY [Wedding tour]
Steward, Maggie Kelly, Steward, Monroe S., Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper story announcing the return of Mr. and Mrs. Steward from their wedding tour
STRIKE AT THE SILK MILL ALL THE WEAVERS LEAVE THEIR LOOMS
STRIKE AT THE SILK MILL ALL THE WEAVERS LEAVE THEIR LOOMS
Strikes and lockouts, Stearns Silk Mill, Textile mill workers, Social reform, Work
Newspaper story about the strike by women weavers demanding that wages that had been cut be restored.
Sudden Death This Morning [Mrs. Ann Ross Higgins]
Sudden Death This Morning [Mrs. Ann Ross Higgins]
Higgins, Ann Ross, Obituaries, Private lives
Newspaper article announcing the death of Mrs. Ann Ross Higgins, the oldest daughter of Peter Vanderbelt and the oldest granddaughter of Michael Ross, the founder of Williamsport.
Suffragists of State to Meet Here Next Fall
Suffragists of State to Meet Here Next Fall
Pennsylvania Suffrage Party: Women - Suffrage -- Pennsylvania, Social reform
Newspaper story describing at length the activities of the spring meeting of the Pennsylvania Suffrage Party.
They’ll Live in Williamsport -- [Love - Williams wedding]
They’ll Live in Williamsport -- [Love - Williams wedding]
Love, D. M., Love, Jennie Louise Williams, Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper story announcing the marriage of D. M. Love and Miss Jennie Louise Williams.
Transeau Parent-Teacher Association Pays Tribute To Miss Lila M. Fisher
Transeau Parent-Teacher Association Pays Tribute To Miss Lila M. Fisher
Fisher, Lila M., Transeau School (Williamsport, Pa.), Women teachers, Black, Education, Work
Newspaper story about the retirement of Lila M. Fisher, the first, and for many years the only, black teacher in the Williamsport school system. She taught classes of African-American students for many years.
TRIO OF WEDDINGS (Zercher - Kaupp)
TRIO OF WEDDINGS (Zercher - Kaupp)
Zercher, George R., Zercher, Lydia Kaupp, Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper article announcing the wedding of George R. Zercher and Lydia A. Kaupp in South Williamsport, Pa.
TWO MATRIMONIAL EVENTS. Rev. A.N. Warner, of Montoursville, Figuring in Two Weddings Inside of An Hour Last Night.
TWO MATRIMONIAL EVENTS. Rev. A.N. Warner, of Montoursville, Figuring in Two Weddings Inside of An Hour Last Night.
Jarrett, H. A., Jarrett, Sarah Hoffman, King, Ella F. Campbell, King, W. C., Warner, Rev. A. N., Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper article announcing two weddings performed by Rev. A. N. Warner--Mr. W. C. King to Miss Ella F. Campbell and Mr. H. A. Jarrett to Miss Sarah Hoffman.
A VETERAN’S WIDOW. A Revolutionary Pensioner Within the Limits of Lycoming County [Catherine Dugan]
A VETERAN’S WIDOW. A Revolutionary Pensioner Within the Limits of Lycoming County [Catherine Dugan]
Dugan, Catherine, Dugan, Daniel, Private lives
Newspaper article about the life of the oldest resident of Lycoming County in 1877, at the time of the publication of the article. Her husband, Daniel Dugan, fought in the Revolutionary War.
WEDDED YESTERDAY [Pierson - Pursel]
WEDDED YESTERDAY [Pierson - Pursel]
Pierson, Harry L., Pierson, Hattie E. Pursel, Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper article announcing the wedding of Harry L. Pierson and Hattie E. Pursel.
Weddings [Steward - Kelly]
Weddings [Steward - Kelly]
Steward, Maggie Kelly, Steward, Monroe S., Wedding announcements, Private lives
Newspaper story announcing the marriage of Maggie Kelly and Monroe Steward.
Well-known social activists visit city.
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.
Will Organize Here. New Division of Sons of Temperance to be Organized.
Will Organize Here. New Division of Sons of Temperance to be Organized.
Sons of Temperance of North America, Temperance, Social reform
Newspaper story announcing the formation of a Sons of Temperance organization in the city, after rallies that were held the day before.
WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL’S FIRST GRADUATE DEAD
WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL’S FIRST GRADUATE DEAD
Merritt, Alta King, Obituaries, Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, Private lives, Work
Newspaper story announcing the death of the first graduate of the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. Miss King graduated in 1884.
Williamsport Women Forming A Suffrage Club
Williamsport Women Forming A Suffrage Club
Suffrage -- Women, Social reform
Newspaper article describing the formation of a suffrage club in 1914. Lists names of individuals and organizations involved.