Feminism, Politics, and Voluntary Groups: Organized Womanhood in California, 1886-1896

Rolfe, Emily

Emily Rolfe was one of three women elected School Director in Nevada City, California in 1883.  A newspaper reporting on the event noted: "Some men set up the boast that they can beat women at anything.  If those men who were can…

Virginia Bradley's Campaign for School Director, 1883

Bradley, Virginia

Virginia Bradley was one of three women elected School Directors in Nevada City, California in 1883. A newspaper reporting on the event noted: "Some men set up the boast that they can beat women at anything.  If those men who were can…