Women's History Consortium Washington's Women's History
Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Rights The Women's History
Consortium, created by state statute (RCW 27.34.360) in 2005 as
a Washington State Historical Society-led initiative, is
dedicated to preserving and making available resources about
Washington women’s history. The Women’s History Consortium
partners with the State Library, State Archives, Western
Washington University, the University of Washington, The
Evergreen State College, Central Washington University, Eastern
Washington University, Washington State University, and the
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture to bring together their
women’s history materials on this website. The Consortium
isadvised by a 15-member board appointed by the Governor and
Washington State Legislature. Why Women's History by Dr. Sue
Armitage As you think about the history of Washington State,
make a list of women who have been important in shaping that
history. Who can you name? Your list is likely to be very short.
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