THE UTAH WOMEN'S HISTORY INITIATIVE
THE UTAH WOMEN'S HISTORY INITIATIVE
Discover the many ways women have impacted our state’s past and present.
The Women’s History Initiative seeks to amplify women’s stories in Utah’s larger historical narrative, deepening our collective understanding and appreciation of the many roles women play in Utah’s history.
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READ OUR
HISTORY
The more we study the past, the better we can understand our present. Click the button below for primary and secondary sources about some of the Utah women who made history.
![A group of people stepping off of an airplane, they are headed the the premiere of the Brigham Young film.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ambassadors-01.png)
INTRODUCING OUR HISTORY AMBASSADORS: SHADOWING, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE
The Utah State Historical Society was founded on July 22, 1897 and at that time Governor Heber M. Wells urged the new organization to write a “true history of the state.”
![A group of people wearing traditional Mexican clothing.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/latina-legistlator-01.png)
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP: UTAH'S LATINA LEGISLATORS MAKE HISTORY
![A large billboard, which reads, "This is the place."](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/allen-01.png)
MEETING FLORENCE AND FLO: HISTORY AND FRIENDSHIP IN THE OLD AND NEW WESTS
![Women voting for the very first time in Utah.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Women-Voting-01.png)
WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE: 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT
![A dated employee identification card for "Mel Larson" who worked for the Utah Transit Authority.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ID1-01.png)
WHAT’S NEW IN HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS? ARTIFACTS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND MORE!
The newest additions to the collections are here! Many artifacts, large and small, have officially been added to our extensive collection.
![A highly semetrical photo of a strongman, wearing a leotard and holding the reigns of two horses. Each horse faces a different direction.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pulling-01-1.png)
A PEAK BEHIND STATE HISTORY'S CURTAIN
Our staff continues to work very hard both publicly and “behind the curtain” serving the people of Utah, with the help of our external partnerships and technology.
![A group of men posing next to some classic cars.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cars-01.png)
PHOTOGRAPH HIGHLIGHTS WITH DOUG MISNER
The Utah Division of State History has over a million photographs in our holdings with almost 300,000, which are accessible online due to our staff's digitization efforts.
![A group of immigrants, posing with various flags.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cretan-01.png)
INDUSTRY & IMMIGRANTS IN TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY UTAH
Beginning in the 1950s, Helen Zeese Papanikolas introduced a new chapter into the study of Utah’s past by paying attention to the waves of “new” immigrants.
![A veteran, wearing his uniform, hugs an elderly family member.](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hugging-01.png)
RELEVANCE, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Women Who Shaped Our State
In this video, Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson shares her perspective about the importance of learning Utah women's history.
Listen To Our Sponsored Podcast
We're proud to sponsor this global women’s history podcast weaving vivid, nuanced stories of women you’ve never heard of, but should have. Check out their episodes about Utah women!
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The Women Who Shaped Our State
In this video, Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson shares her perspective about the importance of learning Utah women's history.
![Image](https://history.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whatshername1.png)
Listen to Our Sponsored Podcast
We're proud to sponsor this global women’s history podcast weaving vivid, nuanced stories of women you’ve never heard of, but should have. Check out their episodes about Utah women!
WHAT'S HER NAME
UTAH
HISTORY
HAPPENINGS
This blog contextualizes some of Utah's most cherished stories, resources, and events for you.
This blog contextualizes some of Utah's most cherished stories, resources, and events for you.
LOREM & DOREM
LOREM
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“Here, you’ll learn about the vision, courage, strength, and determination of Utah women.”