 Jeanette Rankin Foundation Oral History Series
Collection DescriptionHistorical noteThe Jeannette Rankin Foundation was established in 1976 at the bequest of Jeannette Rankin "to assist mature unemployed women workers." Since 1978, the Foundation provided millions of dollars in scholarships to women thirty-five years or older who were aiming to pursue vocational training or undergraduate education. In 2008, the Foundation changed its name to Jeanette Rankin. Women's Scholarship Fund to better reflect the organization's mission. Jeanette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916 and supported women's rights throughout her entire life. The Foundation was founded in hopes of continuing her achievements. Scope and ContentThe Jeanette Rankin Foundation Oral History Series consists of four oral histories where people who knew Rankin personally talk about her life and their relationship with her. Sue Lawrence interviewed members of the foundation. Administrative InformationPreferred citationJeanette Rankin Foundation Oral History Series, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641. Copyright informationResources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2021. Related Materials and Subjects | ||||||||||||||||||