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It is generally estimated that nearly four hundred women posed as soldiers and , for various lengths of time , served in the ranks . The most famous female Union soldier was Sarah Emma Ed- monds , who served as a nurse , spy , courier ...
It is generally estimated that nearly four hundred women posed as soldiers and , for various lengths of time , served in the ranks . The most famous female Union soldier was Sarah Emma Ed- monds , who served as a nurse , spy , courier ...
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A trumped - up case against her husband for vio- lation of the Comstock law , for which William Sanger served a one - month jail sentence , focused public attention on the problem and began to change public opinion in her favor .
A trumped - up case against her husband for vio- lation of the Comstock law , for which William Sanger served a one - month jail sentence , focused public attention on the problem and began to change public opinion in her favor .
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Between 300 and 400 women served in state legisla- tures during any one year , while as many as 900 had appointive positions in the states . In addition , about 30,000 women served in county and municipal positions , among them two ...
Between 300 and 400 women served in state legisla- tures during any one year , while as many as 900 had appointive positions in the states . In addition , about 30,000 women served in county and municipal positions , among them two ...
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Theories of Women's Studies Gloria Bowles,Renate Duelli-Klein,Renate Klein No preview available - 1983 |