Notable American Women
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Modeled on the "Dictionary of American Biography, "this set stands alone but is a good complement to that set which contained only 700 women of 15,000 entries. The preparation of the first set of "Notable American Women" was supported by Radcliffe College. It includes women from 1607 to those who died before the end of 1950; only 5 women included were born after 1900. Arranged throughout the volumes alphabetically, entries are from 400 to 7,000 words and have bibliographies. There is a good intr
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This comprehensive biographical reference work brings to light the extraordinary lives of American women from 1607 through 1950, offering detailed entries that range from concise 400-word summaries to expansive 7,000-word explorations. Supported by Radcliffe College and modeled after the Dictionary of American Biography, this collection specifically addresses the historical gap in women's representation, featuring hundreds of women who were previously overlooked in traditional biographical compilations. Each alphabetically arranged entry includes thorough bibliographies, providing both immediate context and pathways for deeper research into these remarkable lives.
What makes this reference work particularly valuable is its commitment to historical recovery, preserving the stories of activists, artists, educators, and innovators who shaped America across three centuries. The scholarly yet accessible entries serve researchers, students, and anyone interested in women's history with authoritative content that stands as both an essential standalone resource and a vital complement to existing biographical collections. This work doesn't just document history—it actively reshapes our understanding of American achievement by ensuring women's contributions receive their rightful place in the historical record.
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