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Two Armenian women pose with their rifles before going to war against the Ottomans, 1895 Old Pictures, Old Photos, Rare Photos, Vintage Pictures, Photo Vintage, Photocollage, Interesting History, Badass Women, Female Poses
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Two Armenian women pose with their rifles before going to war against the Ottomans, 1895
Mira Rothenberg, b. 1922 | She believed that even the most damaged children could be saved. (Photo from Akiva Goldsman) The New York Times, Ny Times, Women In American History, Emerald Eyes, New York Times Magazine, Thinker, Mira, Damaged, The Past
The Lives They Lived (Published 2015)
Mira Rothenberg, b. 1922 | She believed that even the most damaged children could be saved. (Photo from Akiva Goldsman)
Te Ata Fisher, Chickasaw, entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King George VI of Britain through song, dance and storytelling. Born in 1895, Te Ata, which means “Bearer of the Morning” spent much of her 99 years telling the stories and folklore of her people to local and worldwide audiences. Te Ata shared her gift of storytelling on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s – a lecture circuit used by entertainers, politicians and religious leaders before the advent of radio broadcasts. Native American Images, Native American Beauty, Native American History, American Heritage, American Indians, Seneca Indians, Native American Actress, Plains Indians, American Pride
Te Ata Fisher, Chickasaw, entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King George VI of Britain through song, dance and storytelling. Born in 1895, Te Ata, which means “Bearer of the Morning” spent much of her 99 years telling the stories and folklore of her people to local and worldwide audiences. Te Ata shared her gift of storytelling on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s – a lecture circuit used by entertainers, politicians and religious leaders before the advent of radio broadcasts.
Ellis Island immigrant girl from Alsace, France 1900 Vintage Photographs, Vintage Photos, Vintage Art, Vintage Life, Ellis Island Immigrants, Colorized Photos, National Dress, Traditional Dresses, People
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Ellis Island immigrant girl from Alsace, France 1900
Victoria Woodhull (1838 - 1927).  She was quite a lady ... the first woman to run for President of the United States (1872); first woman to start a weekly newspaper, first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street (where she made a fortune). She fought for women's rights, against corruption and for labor reforms. The reforms and ideals espoused by her for the common working class against the corrupt rich business elite were extremely controversial in her time. Women In History, World History, Ancient History, Great Women, Amazing Women, Beautiful Women, Claflin, We Will Rock You, Running For President
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Victoria Woodhull (1838 - 1927). She was quite a lady ... the first woman to run for President of the United States (1872); first woman to start a weekly newspaper, first woman along with her sister to operate a brokerage firm in Wall Street (where she made a fortune). She fought for women's rights, against corruption and for labor reforms. The reforms and ideals espoused by her for the common working class against the corrupt rich business elite were extremely controversial in her time.
Isaac and Rosa, 1863 History Facts, Strange History, New Orleans, We Are The World
Historic Photographs Of "White" Slaves
Isaac and Rosa, 1863
Ginnie Wade, killed by one of the 150 bullets that hit her sister's house, was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. History Nerd, History Photos, American Civil War, American History, American Revolutionary War
Battle of Gettysburg – Day 3
Ginnie Wade, killed by one of the 150 bullets that hit her sister's house, was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.
First all-female jury Black History, Photos Du, Group Photos
What America Looked Like: First All-Female Jury, 1911
First all-female jury
Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped at age 9 by Comanches who massacred her family. She lived with them for 24 years, forgetting her white ways. She married Chief Peta Nocona and had 3 children including Quanah Parker. Rescued at age 34 by Texas Rangers, but for 10 yrs. refused to adjust to white ways. She escaped once only to be "rescued" again. Heartbroken over the loss of her husband and children, she stopped eating and died of influenza in 1870, after the death of her youngest daughter. Native American Photos, Native American Indians, Indian Heritage, Texas History, Indian History, High Society
Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped at age 9 by Comanches who massacred her family. She lived with them for 24 years, forgetting her white ways. She married Chief Peta Nocona and had 3 children including Quanah Parker. Rescued at age 34 by Texas Rangers, but for 10 yrs. refused to adjust to white ways. She escaped once only to be "rescued" again. Heartbroken over the loss of her husband and children, she stopped eating and died of influenza in 1870, after the death of her youngest daughter.
One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel. 1920s Photos, A Clockwork Orange, Foto Poster, Victorian Women, Victorian Era, Victorian London
Victorian Women Smoking
One of the most feared of all London's street gangs in the late 1880's was a group of female toughs known as the Clockwork Oranges. They would later inspire Anthony Burgess' most notorious novel.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s Early American, American West, American Author, Louis Daguerre, Art History, History Pics
Southworth and Hawes | Harriet Beecher Stowe | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s
Katherine Stinson was the fourth woman in the US to hold a pilot's license | Flickr - San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives Female Pilot, Air And Space Museum, People Of Interest, Extraordinary Women, Before Us, Famous Women, Katherine
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Katherine Stinson was the fourth woman in the US to hold a pilot's license | Flickr - San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives
Edmonia Lewis (1845-1909) was an African American and Native American sculptor that would find success despite discrimination for her race and gender. She was an art student at Oberlin College and would excel in her courses but would later drop out after being accused of theft and poisoning two classmates; this led to a mob beating her up severely, only to have her acquitted of any wrong doing at trial. Native American Women, Native Indian, American Art, Choctaw Indian, American Fashion, American Heroes
Edmonia Lewis (1845-1909) was an African American and Native American sculptor that would find success despite discrimination for her race and gender. She was an art student at Oberlin College and would excel in her courses but would later drop out after being accused of theft and poisoning two classmates; this led to a mob beating her up severely, only to have her acquitted of any wrong doing at trial.
Louise Cromwell Brooks (1890-1965) was an American socialite considered to be Washington's most beautiful young women.  She is shown here in 1911 at the age of 21 wearing a most fashionable ensemble. She was married to General Douglas MacArthur from 1922-1929. Images Vintage, Glamour Vintage, Vintage Beauty, Vintage Ladies, Victorian Ladies, Vintage Vogue
Louise Cromwell 1911
Louise Cromwell Brooks (1890-1965) was an American socialite considered to be Washington's most beautiful young women. She is shown here in 1911 at the age of 21 wearing a most fashionable ensemble. She was married to General Douglas MacArthur from 1922-1929.
The 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown - She survived the #Titanic in lifeboat number 6 and earned her nickname because she took control of the boat, kept the women rowing for seven hours and gave her furs to keep others warm.  I do believe Kathy Bates played Molly in Cameron's Titanic. Rms Titanic, Film Titanic, Titanic History, Titanic Photos, Titanic Ship
The Unsinkable Molly Brown: Biography of a Titanic Survivor Titanic Universe
The 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown - She survived the #Titanic in lifeboat number 6 and earned her nickname because she took control of the boat, kept the women rowing for seven hours and gave her furs to keep others warm. I do believe Kathy Bates played Molly in Cameron's Titanic.
A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or ‘knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945. London History, History Queen, Tudor History, Foto Transfer
A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or ‘knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945.
Geraldine Hoff Doyle, was a 17 years (in 1942) while she was working at the American Broach & Machine Co. when a photographer snapped a pic of her on the job. That image used by J. Howard Miller for the “We Can Do It!” poster, released during World War II. Rosie The Riveter, Prix Nobel, We Can Do It, Pearl Harbor, Faith In Humanity
Geraldine Hoff Doyle, was a 17 years (in 1942) while she was working at the American Broach & Machine Co. when a photographer snapped a pic of her on the job. That image used by J. Howard Miller for the “We Can Do It!” poster, released during World War II.
Dr. Martha Euphemia Rosalie Lofton Haynes was the first African-American female Mathematician.  Her father was a dentist and investor, and her mother was active in the Catholic Church.  She preferred to be called Euphemia rather than Martha, and received her B.A in Mathematics from Smith College.  She minored in psychology.  She received her masters degree in education from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D in mathematics from The Catholic University in Washington, in 1943 becoming the f... Smart Women, Female Mathematicians, African American History, American Lady, Culture
Euphemia Lofton Haynes
Dr. Martha Euphemia Rosalie Lofton Haynes was the first African-American female Mathematician. Her father was a dentist and investor, and her mother was active in the Catholic Church. She preferred to be called Euphemia rather than Martha, and received her B.A in Mathematics from Smith College. She minored in psychology. She received her masters degree in education from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D in mathematics from The Catholic University in Washington, in 1943 becoming the f...
Amy Johnson, English aviator 1903-1941 One of the first women to gain a pilot's licence, Johnson won fame when she flew solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. Her dangerous flight took 17 days. Later she flew solo to India and Japan and became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic East to West, she volunteered to  fly for The Women's Auxiialry Air Force in WW2, but her plane was shot down over the River Thames and she was killed Amy Johnson, Amelia Earhart
Amy Mollison sets a new world record when she flies from England to Cape Town in 3 days 6 hours and 26 minutes
Amy Johnson, English aviator 1903-1941 One of the first women to gain a pilot's licence, Johnson won fame when she flew solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. Her dangerous flight took 17 days. Later she flew solo to India and Japan and became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic East to West, she volunteered to fly for The Women's Auxiialry Air Force in WW2, but her plane was shot down over the River Thames and she was killed
Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot's license. Bessie Coleman, The Dictator, 365days, Estilo Real, Black Wings, Zadig
Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African American descent to hold an international pilot's license.
I have always been appalled at what happened to Rosemary Kennedy. Her father Joe Kennedy did not like her 'uncontrollable' behavior (she was likely struggling with depression but was bright and vibrant too) so he secretly authorized a labotomy.It left her paralyzed, unable to function, barely talk and at the thought function of a 2 year old. She was NEVER talked about again EVER by her family. She lived at St.Calletta in WI, unable to do anything for herself until she passed away in 2005 at 86. Les Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Familia Kennedy, Jfk Jr, Kennedy Family, Children's Literature, British Literature, Tv On The Radio
ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF | For award-winning, internationally-acclaimed author Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-92). By Anthony Lawton: godson, cousin & literary executor. Rosemary Sutcliff wrote historical fiction, children's literature and books, films, TV & radio, including The Eagle of the Ninth, Sword at Sunset, Song for a Dark Queen, The Mark of the Horse Lord, The Silver Branch, The Lantern Bearers, Dawn Wind, Blue Remembered Hills.
I have always been appalled at what happened to Rosemary Kennedy. Her father Joe Kennedy did not like her 'uncontrollable' behavior (she was likely struggling with depression but was bright and vibrant too) so he secretly authorized a labotomy.It left her paralyzed, unable to function, barely talk and at the thought function of a 2 year old. She was NEVER talked about again EVER by her family. She lived at St.Calletta in WI, unable to do anything for herself until she passed away in 2005 at 86.
Evelyn Nesbit, age 16. Portrait by pioneering female photographer Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1901. Evelyn Nesbit, Alphonse Mucha, Foto Portrait, Portrait Photography, Fashion Photography, Vintage Images, La Fille Gibson, Jugendstil Design
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Evelyn Nesbit, age 16. Portrait by pioneering female photographer Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1901.
Maud Stevens Wagner (born Maud Stevens February 1877 in Lyons County, Kansas) was the first well known woman tattoo artist in the United States. Photo c. 1907 Cirque Vintage, Vintage Circus, Vintage Carnival, 1960s Vintage, Vintage Style, Etsy Vintage, Vintage Jewelry, Female Tattoo Artists
Maud Stevens Wagner (born Maud Stevens February 1877 in Lyons County, Kansas) was the first well known woman tattoo artist in the United States. Photo c. 1907