Ready Reference: Women Biographies
| TITLE: |
Distinguished
Women of Past and Present |
| DESCRIPTION: |
"This site has
biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different
ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state,
politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers and others.
Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living
today."--Title screen. Biographies can be searched by field of
activities and names. |
| E-MAIL: |
Danuta Bois, dbois@netsrq.com |
| KEYWORDS: |
women, biographies |
| TITLE: |
Spartacus
Internet Encyclopedia: the Emancipation of Women: 1750-1920 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Includes biographies of
women who played a prominent part in the struggle for equality. The
website also contains a database of written primary sources produced
by, or about, these women and a collection of visual images that
reflect the different views on the emancipation of women. The website
also includes sections on Women in the 19th Century, Pressure Groups,
Strategy & Tactics and Parliamentary Reform Acts. |
| E-MAIL: |
info@spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk |
| KEYWORDS: |
british history, women,
emancipation, biographies, great britain |
| TITLE: |
Women
Nobel Prize Laureates |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The biographies of women
nobel prize winners since 1903. |
| KEYWORDS: |
women biographies, nobel
prize |
| TITLE: |
Women's
Exhibition: Celebrating Women's Achievements |
| DESCRIPTION: |
"Each year the National
Library celebrates Women's History Month in Canada by honouring the
contributions of Canadian women in developing Canada. A brief
biographical sketch highlights each woman's life and achievements.
This is followed by a list of suggested readings or
works."--Title screen. |
| KEYWORDS: |
women biographies, canada |
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