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Thousands of women formed a double row along Locust Street between the Jefferson Hotel and the Coliseum where the convention was held. They planned for the "walkless parade" to last until noon on June 14th and they planned a torchlight parade and…

associated with attempts at family friendly legislation, woman holding a child

Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) August 12, 1917 article. The Chair of the committee is Anna Howard Shaw. Other members include Mrs. Philip N. Moore, past president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Josiah E. Cowles, current president…

associated with Hannah J. Patterson

Small silver wings with lozenge located in the center includes a locking pin back. Worn by WASPs between the years 1942 and 1944. This is a miniature version of wings that the WASPs typically wore.

A photograph containing a group of Women Airforce Service Pilots posed in front of an aircraft. Elizabeth McGeorge Sullivan stands second from far right.

Photographs of the executive committee of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense in 1918.
Clockwise from top left: Mrs. Josiah Cowles, President and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Hannah J. Patterson, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, Mrs. Philip…

Women's Medical College of Philadelphia

Laminated membership card featuring a pair of wings with a shield and portrait of a woman in the center. Card reads "Women's Military Pilots Association Incorporated. Elizabeth Sullivan is a charter member in good standing."

Wilson's soccer team rushing the field after a game

Wilson's soccer team playing a game

Wilson College soccer game

A celebration photo from a Wilson College women's soccer match

The 1926 Wilson College soccer team

The Wilson College soccer team from 1927. Soccer was introduced to Wilson in 1924.

The Wilson College women's soccer team

A group of women wearing swim suits, caps, and robes

Construction of the swimming pool was completed in 1917. Students were required to pass swimming tests and courses were offered in basic technique as well as diving and American Red Cross Life Saving. As with many sports at Wilson, inter-class…

6 women standing by the pool in swimsuits and caps

Two women playing tennis

A picture of three women playing tennis

Wilson College women's tennis team

An action shot of a women's doubles tennis match

An action shot from a women's tennis match

An action shot from a women's volleyball game

Wilson College volleyball team

A photo of women's volleyball from a physical education class