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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Charles Friedel — Document certifying that Chas. Friedel was regularly mustered into the service of the United States"
Charles Friedel — Document certifying that Chas. Friedel was regularly mustered into the service of the United States"
U. S. -- History - Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865, Private lives, Social reform, Lycoming County (Pa.). Board of Relief
Form signed by the commanding officer of Company L.
John H. Smith. Certification by commanding officer of John H. Smith that he serving as a soldier in the Civil War.
John H. Smith. Certification by commanding officer of John H. Smith that he serving as a soldier in the Civil War.
U. S. -- History - Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865, Private lives, Social reform, Lycoming County (Pa.). Board of Relief
Certification by commanding officer of John H. Smith that he is a member of the 45th Regiment.
Petition of Catherine Friedel, the wife of Charles Friedel, to the Board of Relief of Lycoming County
Petition of Catherine Friedel, the wife of Charles Friedel, to the Board of Relief of Lycoming County
U. S. -- History - Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865, Private lives, Social reform, Lycoming County (Pa.). Board of Relief
Petition to the Board of Relief for support while her husband is in service; lists number of children in the family and certifies that they are dependent on husband for support.
Petition of Mrs. Ault of Lycoming County to the Lycoming County Board of Relief
Petition of Mrs. Ault of Lycoming County to the Lycoming County Board of Relief
U. S. -- History - Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865, Private lives, Social reform, Lycoming County (Pa.). Board of Relief
Petition of Sophia Ault of Lycoming County for relief while her husband, Peter Ault, serves in the military. Lists number of children and other dependents in the family.
Petition of Mrs. John H. Smith to the Board of Relief of Lycoming County
Petition of Mrs. John H. Smith to the Board of Relief of Lycoming County
U. S. -- History - Civil War, U. S., 1861-1865, Private lives, Social reform, Lycoming County (Pa.). Board of Relief
Petition to the Board of Relief for the wife of J. H. Smith
The race is not to the swift
The race is not to the swift
Arts, Education, Short stories
A story written by Helena Mussina, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, Class of 1862. Dated June 18, 1861. Handwritten on lined paper bound into booklet. The story is morality tale about two runners, racing up "the hill of life," one runner who proceeds by leaps and bounds and the other who pursues a steady pace and wins the race.
Salutatory address of Helena Mussina Burch, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, 1862
Salutatory address of Helena Mussina Burch, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, 1862
Education, Graduation speeches
Transcribed text of the salutatory address of Helena Mussina Burch, Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Class of 1862. Helena's mother, Jerusha ("Mother") Mussina, was the chair of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Society. Her father was involved in the formation of the seminary.