Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary: Notable American Women: The Modern Period: A Biographical Dictionary (Notable American Women)

The life stories of American women–442 of them–who have in some way affected contemporary American life are explored in this lauded companion to Notable American Women, 1607-1950 . The basics–the crucial dates, ancestry, parents, education, marital status, and children–provide invaluable material for both the researcher and the general reader. Beyond these essentials, a brief essay focuses on each woman’s life and personality, and evaluates her career from a historical framework. Sixteen new pages of photographs specially selected for the paperback edition have been included.