first woman lawyer
Myra Colby Bradwell was the first woman lawyer in Illinois.
Born in 1831, she married James Bradwell, a law student who was accepted to the bar in 1854. At that time one could learn law by attending law school or studying it under the supervision of a practicing attorney.
From the President
Sue Straus
07/29/2009
Welcome to the latest newsletter from Working Women’s History Project (WWHP).
I invite all of you to join WWHP at our upcoming “Women and the Law” event. To get more details check out the article and flyer in the pages of this newsletter.
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VFA Wants You!
The Veteran Feminists of America (VFA) is a nonprofit organization composed of veterans of the second wave of feminism – the women’s movement of the 1960s and ‘70s. The goal of VFA is to honor and remember the spirit of and struggle for equality for women. In order to preserve the legacy of the movement, VFA is dedicated to recording histories, celebrating achievements and forging bonds between fellow activists. Most important, going forward, VFA aims to continue to fight on behalf of women and ensure that future generations understand the past and work to improve the future.
Studs Terkel 1912 -2008
copywright Chicago History Museum
Studs’s Work Is Carried On
by Joan McGann Morris
One of Chicago’s own, Studs Terkel passed away on October 31, 2008 at the age of 96, but his work will carry on. He was a journalist/ actor / radio host/ historian /writer and activist with a tape recorder. Working Women’s History Project, along with many other groups, owe a great debt to Studs for his example and great body of work, which masterfully used first hand interviews and oral history to chronicle the stories of ordinary people who have made a difference.
Tamera Guilinger: Making Her Hammer Heard on WWHP Board
By Joan McGann Morris Posted April 6, 2007
Recently, Tamera Guilinger was elected unanimously as a member of the Working Women’s History Project’s (WWHP) 2007 Board. She adds a new refreshing distinctive voice, as a proud member of the Chicago Regional Carpenter’s Union, Local 839 of Hoffman Estates, member of Sister’s in the Brotherhood, Chicago NOW, Coalition of Labor Union Women and as member of Chicago Women of the Trades. She comes to us with a rich background and many accolades, including the most recent cover of National Homebuilders Women Build Magazine.
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Side by Side: Great Expectations of a Young Latina
by Luz Loera Posted August 8th, 2006
luzeve1Lado a Lado: Una Gran Expectacions de una Joven Latina. Luz Loera.
Translation by Evelyn Constanza
Click “more” to see in both English and Spanish!
Katie Jordan:
2006 Recipient of the WWHP’s Mother Jones Award Winner
Posted July 25th, 2006
By Joan McGann Morris On Wednesday, March 22nd
Katie Jordan, President of CLUW, Coalition of Labor Union Women, Chicago Chapter, UNITE HERE, was honored by the Working Women’s History Project at their 2006 Gala held at Roosevelt University. Jordan was this year’s recipient of the WWHP’s Mother Jones Award for her lifelong fight for working women’s rights.
Chicago Labor & Arts Notes 16:2005
Chicago Artists Month
Contents:
1. Chicago Artists Month 2005
2. Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
3. Iron Chef, Iron Schmeff: Meet the IRON POET!
4. Cross Border Labor Organizing:
2 Events hosted by UE
5. Call for Papers to Conference, Spring 2006
6. Luis Rodriguez speaking in Chicago Nov. 16 – 2
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Historic Town of Oakland Worth a Visit This Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2004
Contact: Traci Montgomery, President 217-346-2016
Oakland Historical Foundation
Historic Town of Oakland Worth a Visit This Summer
Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.