Groundbreakers, Rule-breakers and Rebels: By Katie J. Moon and Illustrated by Rori!

Discover the stories of 50 trailblazing women in St. Louis history in the new book from the Missouri Historical Society Press: Groundbreakers, Rule-breakers and Rebels. 

The history of women’s activism in St. Louis began long before 1920, when Missouri ratified the 19th Amendment and gave women the right to vote. Women have always been a fundamental—but often forgotten—part of St. Louis’s past. By taking a closer look at St. Louis women’s lives across generations, a clearer picture of the city’s history begins to emerge. Gaining the right to vote was the culmination of the countless contributions and remarkable achievements by women of every race, class, and creed.

In this book, you’ll discover not only the individual stories of groundbreaking women, but also stories of women working together to help create a better city. Every woman faced certain difficulties and restrictions simply because of her gender. The victories were hard won and well earned. But when women’s focus turned toward suffrage—gaining the right to vote—they were unstoppable.

Paperback. 104 pages. 50 color plates.