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Publications about Women's History and MoreMarch is National Women's History Month, and the Government Printing Office sells publications that outline and illuminate the roles of women in the work force, in the White House, and at war. We also feature books about women's current health needs and work force potential. Whether you're concerned about the past, present, or future of America's women, Government publications have something to offer you. First Ladies Publisher: White House Historical Association Description: Presents a one page biography, along with color portraits, for all but the last two First Ladies. The last two are presented in photographs. Publisher: White House Historical Association Description: 10th edition. Presents a one page biography along with portraits for all but the last two first ladies. The last two are presented in photographs. Previously listed incorrectly under ISBN 0-16-067438-7. Year/Pages: 2001: 96 pages; illustrated.
Price:
$8.50
Publisher: White House Historical Association Description: 10th edition. Presents a one page biography along with a portrait for all but the last two first ladies. The last two are presented in photographs. Previously listed incorrectly under ISBN 0-16-067439-5. Year/Pages: 2001: 96 pages; illustrated.
Price:
$17.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Describes the life and times of Clara Barton. Provides a guide to the Clara Barton National Historic Site and related National Park Service sites. Year/Pages: 1998: 80 pages; illustrated.
Price:
$12.50
Publisher: Library of Congress, Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Description:
Designed to introduce researchers to the opportunities for discovering American women's history and culture at the Library of Congress. Covers textual sources, films, sound recordings, prints and photographs, and other audio or visual material. Intended for academics, advanced graduate students, genealogists, documentary film makers, set and costume designers, artists, actors, novelists, Year/Pages: 2001: 459 pages; illustrated.
Price:
$26.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Historical Center Description: Marines in World War 2 Commemorative Series. Discusses how women Marines served in noncombat billets during World War 2. The title "Free a Marine to Fight" means that women Marines served in noncombat jobs so that more male Marines could participate in combat. The Marines first began to recruit women after the Guadalcanal campaign in 1942. As of June 1945, 17,672 women were serving in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve. Year/Pages: 1994: 41 pages; illustrated. Price: $1.75
Publisher: State Dept., Bureau of Consular Affairs Description: Provides general information for women who plan to travel abroad alone. Publication measures 9 x 4 in. Year/Pages: 2002: 6 pages; illustrated. Price: $1.10
Publisher: Labor Dept., Employment and Training Administration Description: Predicts trends for the next 15 years and discusses policy issues. Recognizes six challenges: stimulating world growth; improving productivity in the service industries; improving the dynamism of an aging workforce; reconciling the needs of women, work, and families; integrating Blacks and Hispanics fully into the workforce; and improving workers' education and skills. Year/Pages: 1987: 145 pages; illustrated.
Price:
$7.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics Description: Presents data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) Cycle 5 Contextual Data. Shows how a woman's health is affected by the social and economic characteristics of her community. Year/Pages: 2003: 81 pages.; illustrated. Price: $4.40 |
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