Feminism
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
World Book Online
Search for "Feminism" or "Women's Movement".
Searching for Books?
Biographies of American feminists
Books about the history of feminism in the United States
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Videos about the history of feminism
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Try an advanced search for "Feminism" and "History" as Subject
Terms, and "United States" as All Text - Other suggested search terms: Women's Rights Movement; Women's Rights -- History; Women's Rights -- United States
Also try: Discovering Collection or Biography in Context
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Visit the Central Branch for microfilmed copies of the feminist magazine Ms. dating back to 1972, and microfilmed copies of the New York Times published during the feminist movement.
Recommended Websites
Documents From the Women's Liberation Movement
An online archive of documents from Duke University related to the origins of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States.
The Feminist Chronicles, 1958-1993
Read excerpts from the book by Toni Carabillo, Judith Meuli, and June Bundy Csida including a detailed time line of the feminist movement in the United States.
The National Organization for Women
NOW is the largest feminist organization in the United States. Learn about the history of the organization, the role it played in the feminist movement, and the issues that are facing women today.
National Women's History Museum's CyberMuseum
Online exhibits about the history of women in the United States including the Progressive Era, the suffrage movement, and women reform leaders.
Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement 1848-1998
Learn about the history of the Women's Rights Movement and explore a detailed time line of key events.