In celebration of National Women's History Month, the Library of
Virginia is pleased to recognize the 2011 Virginia Women in
History--eight women, past and present, who have made important
contributions to Virginia, the nation, and the world.
The 2011 Virginia Women in History are:
* Elizabeth Henry Campbell Russell (1749-1825)
Saltville, Methodist lay leader
Setting a charitable example, Russell fostered the fledgling Methodist
Church in southwest Virginia as a devote adherent and through material
and compassionate support to the church.
* Emily White Fleming (1855-1941)
Fredericksburg, preservationist
Nominated by Melissa Smith FitzGerald
Dedicated to her adopted hometown, Fleming preserved numerous
Fredericksburg landmarks, including Kenmore, for future generations.
* Lucy Addison (1861-1937)
Roanoke, educator
Nominated by 6th grade, Lucy Addison Middle School, Roanoke
A pioneering educator, Addison developed the first accredited high
school for Roanoke's African American community.
* Bessie Niemeyer Marshall (1884-1960)
Petersburg, illustrator
Nominated by Virginia Rose Cherry, Richard Bland College
Marshall created detailed watercolors of plants as part of a federally
funded project that rescued a city park.
* Eleanor Bontecou (1891-1976)
Arlington County, attorney
Bontecou overcame debilitating sleeping sickness to combat
discrimination against Japanese Americans during World War II, study the
treatment of conscientious objectors, and counsel federal government
employees accused of subversive activities during the McCarthy era.
* Felicia Warburg Rogan
Albemarle County, vintner
Known as the "First Lady of Virginia Wine," Rogan works to improve the
quality of local viticulture and to promote the industry around the
world.
* Lillian Lincoln Lambert
Mechanicsville, entrepreneur and author
Overcoming racial and gender prejudices, Lambert became the first
African American woman to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School.
* Pearl Fu
Roanoke, civic leader
Directing the annual Local Colors festival, Fu celebrates the ethnic and
cultural diversity of the Roanoke area.
During March, the 2011 Virginia Women in History panel exhibition will
be on display in the lobby of the Library of Virginia. It will travel to
locations around the state for the rest of the year. Libraries, museums,
and other venues interested in booking the traveling exhibition should
contact Barbara C. Batson, Exhibitions Coordinator, at
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for more information. A poster featuring short biographies of each woman
has been distributed to schools, libraries, and museums throughout the
state.
For more information about the Virginia Women in History project or to
download a PDF of the 2011 Virginia Women in History poster, visit the
Library of Virginia's Web site at:
http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/vawomen/
The Web site also offers educational materials, including pictures,
primary source documents, downloadable bulletin-board kits, and guiding
questions designed to assist teachers in prompting discussion of the
biographies and other resources related to each honoree. For further
information on educational resources, please call (804) 692-3999 or
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The Library of Virginia also invites you to our annual celebration
honoring women who have played an integral part in Virginia history. The
program begins at the Library on Thursday, 24 March 2011, at 6:00 p.m.
and will be followed by a reception. The event is free, but you must
call (804) 692-3900 by 18 March to reserve your seat.
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The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219-8000
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