Myrtle Zietlow was born outside of Chicago in 1921. She attended the University of Illinois, and after graduating she went to work for Pratt and Whitney in Connecticut, where they made aircraft engines. She tells her own story as well as that of…

Lois Youngen was born in a small town in Ohio in 1933. She grew up playing baseball with boys from her town, and played on a boys' team for several years before switching to a girls' softball team while in high school. She learned about the All…

Photograph of a solitary woman standing on a road with Lake Michigan in the distance. The photograph is in black and white and she is holding a purse while wearing her summer attire.

Flyer inviting women to one of two women only rock climbing sessions.

Flyer inviting students to women's rock climbing classes.

Flyer listing several events help by the Women's Center for the winter 2011 semester.

Pamphlet for the Educating and Inspiring Women to Take Action event including an agenda and a list of speakers.

Flyer inviting students to a symposium about women's issues and protecting the environment.

Photograph of a solitary woman standing in front of the camera and smiling at the photographer. A white house and trees frame her from the background.

Photograph of a woman digging a trench on a beach, there can be seen individuals in the background

Estelle Wolf was born July 21, 1886. Miss Wolf spent two years at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She was one of the founders of the Mary Free Bed Guild in Grand Rapids. She taught school and photography in New York, and was active in…

Photograph of a woman identified as Winne Mac sitting on a large stump on the beach, her legs crossed while smiling brightly at the photographer. The photograph appears to be taken at dusk as there is a pink tint to the lighting that adds to the…