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A Lecture on Popular Education, delivered in the Hall of the House of Delegates, at Annapolis, on Wednesday Evening, March 2, 1853, by H. Winchester, A.M., President of the Frederick Female Seminary.

Address on education delivered by Hiram Winchester of Frederick Female Seminary, an all-girls school in Frederick, Maryland. Winchester’s address, delivered in Maryland’s state capitol discusses..... Read More about A Lecture on Popular Education, delivered in the Hall of the House of Delegates, at Annapolis, on...

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An Address Delivered Before the Frederick Female Seminary at its Annual Commencement, July 11th, 1850.

“STEM for me, but not for thee.” 1850 commencement address delivered at Frederick Female Seminary, an all-girls school founded in Frederick, Maryland in 1840. Initially..... Read More about An Address Delivered Before the Frederick Female Seminary at its Annual Commencement, July 11th,...

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Seventh Annual Catalogue and Circular of the Frederick Female Seminary, for the Year ending July 8, 1852.

1852 Catalogue and circular for Frederick Female Seminary, an all-girls school founded in Frederick, Maryland by Hiram Winchester and chartered in 1840. The school, which..... Read More about Seventh Annual Catalogue and Circular of the Frederick Female Seminary, for the Year ending July...

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Fifth Annual Circular and Catalogue of the Frederick Female Seminary, for the Year ending July 11, 1850.

1850 publication for Frederick Female Seminary, an all-girls school founded in Frederick, Maryland by Hiram Winchester and chartered in 1840. The school, which was divided..... Read More about Fifth Annual Circular and Catalogue of the Frederick Female Seminary, for the Year ending July...

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[Typed Letter Signed by Dorothy Thompson, Journalist, and Pioneering Radio News Broadcaster and Commentator, on the Death of her Husband, Prague Secessionist Artist, Maxim Kopf].

Letter by Dorothy Thompson (1893–1961), influential 1930s and 1940s political columnist, journalist, and pioneering radio news commentator. Thompson grieves the recent death of her husband..... Read More about Typed Letter Signed by Dorothy Thompson, Journalist, and Pioneering Radio News Broadcaster and...

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[Autograph Publicity Portrait of Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor].

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (1930–) was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. O’Connor joined the court in 1981 after her nomination by..... Read More about Autograph Publicity Portrait of Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor

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Rose Coghlan as Jocelyn. [chromolithographic theatrical poster for a burlesque player and leading actress in a cross-dressing role]

Brilliant poster for Rose Coghlan (1851–1932), Gilded Age burlesque player and leading actress, here in a female-to-male cross-dressing role in the romantic play Jocelyn set..... Read More about Rose Coghlan as Jocelyn. [chromolithographic theatrical poster for a burlesque player and leading...

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[C.1880s–1890s Tintype Photograph of a Western Woman in Japanese Costume].

Medium-format tintype studio portrait of a Western woman wearing a kimono and holding a large folding Japanese fan behind her head. Studio props in the..... Read More about C.1880s–1890s Tintype Photograph of a Western Woman in Japanese Costume

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[“The Woman’s Club of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Year Book,” 1936–1963; 11 Yearbooks plus 2 Additional Philipsburg Women’s Club Booklets].

Collection of 13 women’s club yearbooks or program books from Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. The Woman’s Club was organized in 1936 via the consolidation of three earlier..... Read More about “The Woman’s Club of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Year Book,” 1936–1963; 11 Yearbooks plus 2...

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“The Monarch” [caption title of 1930 illustrated Maryland women’s political broadside attacking Democrat Governor Albert Ritchie who was seeking a fourth term].

Blunt political document by women, aimed at women and illustrated by Japanese American artist and designer Mabel Kaji (1891–1965) of Baltimore. Political broadside aimed at..... Read More about “The Monarch” [caption title of 1930 illustrated Maryland women’s political broadside...

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Jean Patou. Cannes, Deauville, Biarritz, Monte-Carlo, Paris, 7, rue St. Florentin. [1928 Winter and Demi-Saison Collections]

French Jazz Age women’s fashion catalog from the House of Jean Patou, featuring items from the 1928 Winter and Demi-Saison collections. Both collections feature dresses..... Read More about Jean Patou. Cannes, Deauville, Biarritz, Monte-Carlo, Paris, 7, rue St. Florentin. [1928 Winter...

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Machinal. [play typescript]

Original typescript for an adaptation of the important 1928 expressionist play Machinal by American journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell (1885?–1970). The play dramatizes the life..... Read More about Machinal. [play typescript

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Un Souvenir de Madame Isabelle Monnier née André. Née à Paris le 13 mai 1836, Rappelée à Dieu le 22 août 1869 à Foëcy.

A memorial and tribute to Isabelle née André Monnier, a native of Paris. The bulk of this book gathers writings by Monnier which appeared anonymously..... Read More about Un Souvenir de Madame Isabelle Monnier née André. Née à Paris le 13 mai 1836, Rappelée à...

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The Grand Parada and Carnival of Opera. Under the Auspices of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Phoenixville Hospital. [cover title of souvenir program; Phoenixville, Pennsylvania]

Rare and unrecorded souvenir program for a Grand Parada and Carnival of Opera—staged selections from popular operas and tableaux vivants—presented under the direction of Capt..... Read More about The Grand Parada and Carnival of Opera. Under the Auspices of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the...

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Our Famous Women. An Authorized Record of the Lives and Deeds of Distinguished American Women of Our Times.

Biographies of American women by American women. The chapters are typically devoted to a single subject: “Louisa May Alcott” by Louise Chandler Moulton; “Susan B...... Read More about Our Famous Women. An Authorized Record of the Lives and Deeds of Distinguished American Women of...

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A Layman’s Guide to Negro History. [from the library of Black civil right activist Pauli Murray]

An historico-documentary, biographical, and bibliographical guide to Black history in America. Sections include “Early Negro Petitions and Protests,” “Congressional Medal of Honor Winners,” “Population Census..... Read More about A Layman’s Guide to Negro History. [from the library of Black civil right activist Pauli Murray

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Women Want Information [caption title of c.1929–1935 illustrated women’s broadside attacking the president of Johns Hopkins University for giving political cover to Maryland Democrat governor Albert Ritchie].

Political broadside issued by the Baltimore City Federation of Republican Women, aimed at women voters. It attacks the president of Johns Hopkins University, Joseph S...... Read More about Women Want Information [caption title of c.1929–1935 illustrated women’s broadside attacking...

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Souvenir of the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A. [1893 Chicago Wold’s Fair sewing needle case].

Souvenir trade folder or brochure aimed at women from the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Thomas Harper of Redditch, England advertises and..... Read More about Souvenir of the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A. [1893 Chicago Wold’s Fair sewing...

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[Five Photographs Showing Women Rifle Shooting and Camping in the Country].

Silver process photographs showing a group of women in a rural setting enjoying camping and firearms. Three images show women rifle shooting or proudly posing..... Read More about Five Photographs Showing Women Rifle Shooting and Camping in the Country

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[Antique Brass Child’s Bracelet with Designs of House, Farmyard Animals; the Name “Nancy” engraved lightly on Buckle Clasp].

Late Victorian-era to Edwardian-era child’s die stamped or rolled brass bracelet. The stamping depicts a panoramic scene of barnyard animals, including chickens, a cat pouncing..... Read More about Antique Brass Child’s Bracelet with Designs of House, Farmyard Animals; the Name “Nancy”...

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[Nineteenth-Century Watercolor Portrait of Woman holding a Letter].

Attractive mid-19th century watercolor portrait of a woman seated at a table or writing desk and holding a letter. Her face, coiffure, and lace-trimmed, black..... Read More about Nineteenth-Century Watercolor Portrait of Woman holding a Letter

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[1890 Woman’s Autograph Letter Signed describing Her Being “Poisoned” and Fearful of Being Murdered and Imprisonment during Travels in Jerusalem and the Middle East].

Lengthy and peculiar letter by a woman traveler, E.W. Carpenter, written to her nephew and niece in Lebanon Springs, New York, recounting a 7,000-mile journey..... Read More about 1890 Woman’s Autograph Letter Signed describing Her Being “Poisoned” and Fearful of Being...

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[1892 and 1893, Two Humorously Illustrated Letters by Frank and Etta Willman of Salem, Oregon, One Depicting a Woman Tennis Player].

Two humorously illustrated letters sent to a schoolgirl in Pennsylvania from a young married couple in Salem, Oregon, Frank L. Willman, Sr. and Etta Willman..... Read More about 1892 and 1893, Two Humorously Illustrated Letters by Frank and Etta Willman of Salem, Oregon, One...

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The Eastern Girls [cover title].

The all-woman trio The Eastern Girls was comprised of a banjoist, a mandolin player, and a soprano singer. All the women sang. Here they are..... Read More about The Eastern Girls [cover title

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The Misses Mary & Rosina Shaw of Philadelphia, will give a Grand Vocal Concert [opening lines of broadside].

Handsome concert announcement broadside for the popular Shaw Sisters of Philadelphia. The broadside as two blank spaces for location and date to be handwritten. The..... Read More about The Misses Mary & Rosina Shaw of Philadelphia, will give a Grand Vocal Concert [opening lines...

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