Womens Civil Rights in North Carolina

  • The Revolution

    The Revolution

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony begin publishing ¨The Revolution¨. This was an important piece of women's periodical movement.
  • The 1st Female Doctor

    The 1st Female Doctor

    Dr. Annie Lawne Alexander, who was born in Mecklenburg County, returns to her home state after graduating from the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia. She goes on to become the states first licensed doctor.
  • The Woman's Bible

    The Woman's Bible

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton publishes the first copy of the Woman's Bible. This book has revised biblical passages that down women. She published Volume #2 in 1898.
  • The NACW

    The NACW

    The National Association of Colored Women is founded by Margaret Murray Washington, this unites black women's organizations.
  • Womens Suffrage Meeting

    Womens Suffrage Meeting

    The first Equal Suffrage League of North Carolina meeting was held in Charlotte
  • Activist Death

    Activist Death

    Ella May Wiggins, one of the most outspoken union activists in North Carolina, is killed during a labor day dispute at the Loray Hill.
  • Women go to War

    Women go to War

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the bill that passes the creation of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). Meaning women can do non combat tasks in the military that men would do normally.
  • 1st Woman Licensed Lawyer

    1st Woman Licensed Lawyer

    Elerta Alexander becomes the first licensed lawyer in NC.