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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1897 WCTU Convention
1897 WCTU Convention
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Social reform
Extensive newspaper coverage of the 1897 State Convention of the Pennsylvania Woman's Christian Temperance Union, held in Williamsport.
Anti-Suffrage Organization is Effected in City
Anti-Suffrage Organization is Effected in City
Women - Suffrage, Social reform
Newspaper article concerning the formation of an anti women's suffrage organization in Williamsport
Application for charter is filed [Woman's Club]
Application for charter is filed [Woman's Club]
Woman's Club (Williamsport, Pa.), Arts, Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper story on the application of local women to form a Woman's Club.
Aunt Jane Ross
Aunt Jane Ross
Blacks in Williamsport, Pa., Ross, Jane, Slaves - Biography, Private lives, Social reform, Work
Newspaper article on an elderly Williamsport woman who was once a slave and was over 100 years old.
DEATH OF MRS. NICE. Stricken Down in the Midst of Philanthropic and Humane Labors.
DEATH OF MRS. NICE. Stricken Down in the Midst of Philanthropic and Humane Labors.
Nice, Elizabeth Nyman, Obituaries, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Williamsport, Pa.), Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article announcing the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Lyman Nice. Mrs. Nice was the president of the local branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She was known for her philanthropic work.
DEDICATION OF FOUNTAIN Newberry W.C.T.U. Lauded for Its Beautiful Gift to the Public
DEDICATION OF FOUNTAIN Newberry W.C.T.U. Lauded for Its Beautiful Gift to the Public
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Social reform
Newspaper story about the dedication of a new drinking fountain in Newberry square. The fountain was a gift of the Newberry Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Diary of Catherine Sholley
Diary of Catherine Sholley
Women of the Ku Klux Klan, Daughters of America, Private lives, Social reform
Diary of Catherine Sholley, Northumberland County, covering the years 1929 to 1934, detailing Ku Klux Klan sponsored events and activities in the region. It chronicles the meetings of two organizations, women of the Ku Klux Klan and Daughters of American, both of which had chapters and held meetings throughout central Pennsylvania. For detailed background information, see Journal of the Lycoming County Historical Society, vo. Xlii, Winter 2004-05.
Dr. Shaw Is Guest In Reading Home National Suffrage Leader Arrived in City This Afternoon
Dr. Shaw Is Guest In Reading Home National Suffrage Leader Arrived in City This Afternoon
Shaw, Anna Howard, Women - Suffrage, Social reform
Newspaper story about the visit of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, a national suffrage leader, to Williamsport.
The Drinking Fountain
The Drinking Fountain
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Social reform
Newspaper story about the drinking fountain purchased by the Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union, that will be placed at the court house.
FOR A WORTHY CAUSE. Preparations Being made for the Kirmess
FOR A WORTHY CAUSE. Preparations Being made for the Kirmess
Home for the Friendless (Williamsport, Pa.), Williamsport Hospital (Williamsport, Pa.), Social reform
Newspaper article describing a benefit for the Williamsport Hospital and Home for the Friendless. Lists the officers and committee members.
Four Women on First Jury List to Serve Today
Four Women on First Jury List to Serve Today
Women jurors, Social reform
Newspaper story describing the first women to serve as jurors in Lycoming County.
Historical markers honor Pennsylvania women.
Historical markers honor Pennsylvania women.
Historical markers, Pennsylvania, Women, Arts, Education, Social reform, Work
Newspaper article listing 12 Pennsylvania women honored by historical markers, part of a list of markers honoring women which was compiled by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Home for Fallen Women
Home for Fallen Women
Home for Fallen Women (Williamsport, Pa.), Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article describing the establishment of a home for "fallen women."
HOME FOR THE FALLEN A NEW INSTITUTION TO BE ESTABLISHED
HOME FOR THE FALLEN A NEW INSTITUTION TO BE ESTABLISHED
Home for Fallen Women (Williamsport, Pa.), Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article describing the establishment of a home for friendless girls and women who have fallen, or who are in circumstances that may lead to their fall.
Items of black history : recognizing important men and women.
Items of black history : recognizing important men and women.
Slaughter, Mary, Women -- Williamsport, Pennsylvania., Private lives, Social reform, Work
Newspaper article compiling several items of black history published in Williamsport newspapers between 1829 and 1925.
Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon, Early Woman Suffrage Leader In County, Dies at Her Home
Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon, Early Woman Suffrage Leader In County, Dies at Her Home
Lycoming County Suffrage Association, Lyon, Henrietta Baldy, Obituaries, Women - Suffrage, Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper story announcing the death of Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon, including much detail about her life and civil involvement. She was the leader of the woman suffrage movement in Lycoming County.
Miss Lyon is Elected Chairman of Lycoming County Suffragists
Miss Lyon is Elected Chairman of Lycoming County Suffragists
Lyon, Henrietta Baldy, Suffrage -- Women, World War, 1914-1918, Private lives, Social reform
Newspaper article describing a meeting of the Lycoming County suffragists. Emphasizes their war work.
Mrs. Miller To Speak Tonight
Mrs. Miller To Speak Tonight
Business and Professional Women's Club (Williamsport, Pa.)Civic Club (Williamsport, Pa.) Clio Club (Williamsport, Pa.), League of Women Voters (Williamsport, Pa.), Social reform
Newspaper story announcing that the state president of the League of Women Voters, Mrs. John O. Miller, is to address members of the League of Women Voters, the Business and Professional Woman's club, the Civic club, and the Clio club.
Narrative report: 1948-1949.
Narrative report: 1948-1949.
Williamsport YWCA (Williamsport, Pa.), Social reform
Narrative report: 1948-1949,.
Newspaper Clipping Scrapbook: 1944-1945
Newspaper Clipping Scrapbook: 1944-1945
Williamsport YWCA (Williamsport, Pa.), Women in charitable work., Social reform
YWCA Williamsport scrapbook of articles clipped from the Gazette and Bulletin and other local newspapers, covering association activities from approximately 1944 to 1945.