Women of Courage Files, 1960–1976

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Women of Courage Files, 1960–1976

1960-1976

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/146293743

This series contains records with information about a second literary project undertaken by Margaret Truman and Thomas Fleming: a study of the lives of twelve important women in the history of the United States. The series includes copies of documents and printed materials relating to the women; correspondence concerning the book; a draft of the manuscript; interview notes; photographs; and other items.

10 linear inches

eng, Latn

Harry S. Truman Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11675097

Harry S. Truman Library

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Blackwell, Elizabeth, 1821-1910

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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in Bristol, England, in 1821 to a politically outspoken father committed to fairness among his male and female children. In 1832, Samuel Blackwell moved his family to the United States in part for financial reasons but also to participate in the abolitionist movement. Two of his daughters would grow up to continue this fight against slavery and to work towards women's rights, specifically in the area of women in medicine. After years of struggling to be taken ...