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Map of the Concrest Development in East Rochester, NY. Kate Gleason was instrumental in the creation of the housing development, which aimed to provide afforable housing to the working class. The development included 55 houses built between 1919 and…

The Marcel Wave hairstyle was very popular in the 1920s. This electric iron allowed Harper staff to create the short hair style quickly and easily.

The bicycle craze of the 1890s provided another opportunity for women to exert independence, as well as to improve their health. For Rochesterian May Bragdon, “flying freely down a hill” on the bicycle she named Diana provided a sense of exhilaration…

Rochester's history is well-tied to the garment industry which brought long hours and unsafe conditions to its workers. Immigrant garment worker Ida Breiman joined a labor strike in an effort to secure better working conditions, shorter hours, and…

Banquet, Political Equality Club, at the Livingston Hotel, Friday Evening, November the twentieth, Rochester, N.Y., 1896. A yellow ribbon is attached to the corner of the booklet.

The Mother of Nations pipe.

The Mother of Nations pipe.

The handwritten letter explains to the editor of the Chicago Tribune that the History of Woman's Suffrage was the most important book for people to read.

" Two tribes of Indians approach a pine tree beneath which stands an Indian woman pointing to a long house. In this painting, Jigönsahse´ (The Peace Queen) stands beneath a tall pine tree, a Hodinöhsöni´ symbol of peace. She directs the war parties…

A 2" pendant on a black string of 28" with a photo of Susan B. Anthony. On reverse side of pendant the National Woman Suffrage Association motto: "Perfect equality of rights for women" Susan B. Anthony.

Given to owner by Susan B. Anthony after…