Tag: Women’s History Month

The National Women’s Music Festival

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Written by Anna Trammell In 1974, a group of women at the University of Illinois had an ambitious plan. Led by graduate student Kristin Lems, they aimed to host a week-long music festival highlighting female artists that would draw musicians and attendees from all over the country. “Nothing like this... Read More

Behind the Names: Residence Halls Named After Women

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Thomas Hendrickson is an undergraduate in history at the University of Illinois and an Undergraduate Assistant at the Archives Research Center. A total of ten residence halls are named after women who have had a profound impact on the University of Illinois. Allen Hall is named after Louisa C. Allen (1848-1920). She was... Read More