Tag Archives: women’s studies

Figures of the Civil War and the Women’s Suffrage Movement

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Paige Gibbons Backus

Nearly 150 years ago, the 15th Amendment extended the franchise to African American men. A generation later the 19th Amendment gave the vote to both Black and White women. Both of these events occurred long after the end of the … Continue reading →

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Mrs. General Barlow: Her Image

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Original images lie in bins at the antique stores, offered for cheap prices. Many are photographs of women, and upon closer examination there is no writing or markings to identify the sober faced ladies. Their hairstyles and clothing give clues … Continue reading →

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6 Ideas For Finding Her Story

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Just some afternoon research thoughts on women’s studies… In addition to my military history project on horse artillery, I’ve been sifting through primary sources and piecing together a clearer life story for Arabella W. Griffith Barlow, wife of General Francis … Continue reading →

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“Dedicated to the Study of Women’s Roles in the Civil War” — An Interview with Janet Whaley

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

ECW Editor Sarah Kay Bierle had a chance to ask some questions to Janet Whaley, a board Member at the Society for Women and The Civil War. We’re pleased to share their conversation. Q: Can you tell us a little … Continue reading →

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Eliza Griffin Johnston: To Bravely Meet Danger and Tragedy

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

News traveled slowly, likely a frustrating fact for Eliza Griffin Johnston. However, one spring day in 1862 news arrived in California that changed her life. A battle thousands of miles away and weeks in the past had altered her plans, … Continue reading →

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“Do You Remember, When We Last Did Meet?”

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

We like to spotlight the courageous “women who went to the field,” advocated for equality, influenced politics, marched to the battlefields, or did other unique and trailblazing things. While those exceptional women certainly deserve to be remembered and memorialized, I’ve … Continue reading →

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From The Doorstep: Winchester Women Record Evacuation & Occupation, Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

This is the final post for “From the Doorstep: Winchester Women.” Part 1 is available here.  Mary Greenhow Lee started a letter on March 11, intending to send it to a friend. Instead, she kept writing, writing, writing until November … Continue reading →

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From The Doorstep: Winchester Women Record Evacuation & Occupation, Part 1

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

It is a truth (mostly) universally acknowledged that if you want the long version of a story, ask a woman. I say this not as criticism, but rather as praise Civil War women and their primary sources. After recording the … Continue reading →

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ECW Podcast “Celebrating Women’s History Month” Is Now Available

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Looking for some recommended sources or wondering why we’ve voted these diaries among the best from the Civil War homefronts? Curious to learn about ECW managing editor’s thoughts on how military and civilian history fit together? In the new podcast, … Continue reading →

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Reminder: March is Women’s History Month!

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Keeping with our blog tradition, ECW takes this opportunity to highlight voices of modern women working in the history field and biographies or accounts about women from the Civil War era. In the coming weeks, you’ll occasionally find articles by … Continue reading →

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