Document collection on women, family and home life in the United States.
Thousands of fully searchable images (alongside transcriptions) of monographs, pamphlets, periodicals and broadsides addressing 19th and early 20th century political, social and gender issues, religion, race, education, employment, marriage, sexuality, home and family life, health, and pastimes. The collection is especially rich in conduct of life and domestic management literature, offering vivid insights into the daily lives of women and men, as well as emphasizing contrasts in regional, urban and rural cultures.
Includes periodicals, monographs, and pamphlets from the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture, Duke University & the New York Public Library. Monographs cover all aspects of family life, and diverse topics from politics to farming. Strong coverage of prescriptive and advice literature, and manuals for domestic management.
Tips for using this collection are available in the
Adam Matthew Digital Help Centre.