Women's History Resources in the Special Collections Research Center

Published report (1837) from an abolitionist, interracial organization for women that advocated for the rights of enslaved people, organized a multi-state petition campaign, and sued southerners who brought enslaved individuals into Boston.

Personal and professional papers of Pollard, who became active in the Democratic Party in the 1930s, serving as executive secretary to four successive Virginia governors and National Committeewoman for Virginia 1940 to 1968. The role of women in politics and public affairs is a frequent theme throughout Pollard's papers.

List of "Williamsburg and James City County Women who Registered to Vote Between September 4 and October 2, 1920 after the Passage of the Nineteenth Amendment" (Box 1, Folder 15). This list identifies Williamsburg area women by occupation, spouse or family member, and political party membership.

Meeting minutes, publications, and newsletters encouraging active and informed participation in government. Issues discussed in these records include gun control, lobbying, and national security.

"I Saw Negro Votes Peddled" article (1950) by Zora Neale Hurston (Box 1, Folder 27). In this article printed by American Legion magazine, Hurston criticizes white elites trying to exploit and abuse the African American vote by offering bribes.

Papers of Evelyn Momsen Hailey (1922-2011) of Norfolk, Virginia, who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1974 to 1981 and as a member of the State Senate from 1981 to 1982. She was active with women's rights organizations, environmental justice groups, and an avid supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Campaign material relating to political elections in the Williamsburg area, Virginia state races, and United States Senate, Congressional, and Presidential races collected by Thomas, a delegate for the Virginia State Convention in 2012 and a volunteer for the 53rd Inaugural Presidential Ceremonies (1997).