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Women's Work in Louisville, Ky., examines primary source materials relating to women in paid labor from the settlement through World War II. The project includes sections on Eras, Women, and a Timeline. The Eras section features essays about women’s occupations from settlement through World War II, along with a bonus essay on Louisville women’s fight for suffrage. The Women section includes short biographies of women in a variety of careers, from steamboat captain to Lieutenant Governor. The Timeline section highlights important legislation and firsts for women in Louisville.
Subjects or Themes
Women, Labor, History, Louisville (Kentucky)
Project Language(s)
English
Time Period
Geographic Location
Project Categories
Content Type
Essays, Timeline, Biographies
Target Audience(s)
Creators
Terri L. Holtze
Year(s)
2021
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
University of Louisville
Labor and Support
This project was extensively researched on a part-time basis over a decade.
Project Cost
Partnerships, funding sources, or grant-funding acknowledgement
Kentucky Foundation for Women