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Topics Related to Women's History Month
In proclaiming March 2011 as Women’s History Month, Governor Bev Perdue writes:...through their pioneering efforts, women have paved the way for others to establish careers in science, business, politics, philanthropy and medicine; their achievements are vast and have benefited the people of North Carolina, the United States and the world.To get you thinking, stop with us for just a few minutes to remember the heroines of the past:
In the days when female golfers were evaluated on their hats and hairstyles while being called “Georgia peach,” or “Carolina housewife,” one woman towered above the crowd. The resume of Estelle Lawson Page (1907-1983) earned her a spot in the first North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame induction class in 1963. In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s take a closer look at her achievements.