Chicago Women S History Center Educates From A Distance

From the outside, 2109 N. Humbolt looks like a typical Logan Square home, with a handsome red brick exterior and a small patch of greenery to the side. While the address may seem ordinary, inside is a wealth of information—like manuscripts and serials—pertaining to women’s history. It is home to the Chicago Women’s History Center (CWHC), a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to educating the city on the women who came before them.

CWHC’s research on women’s history in Chicago eventually led to the Telling Women’s Lives Project, a research effort that eventually produced the book Women Building Chicago 1790-1990, A Biographical Dictionary, published in 2001.

Loch says that “Zoom fatigue” and technical difficulties sometimes pose a challenge for participants who are more comfortable using an in-person format. She says that those who are unfamiliar with Zoom or newer technology might find the prospect intimidating.

According to Johnson, CWHC is setting their sights on highlighting the work done by Black activists.