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Periodicals & Magazines
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Godey's Lady's Book Online 
 Reproductions of articles and plates from five 1850 issues of the popular Victorian lady's magazine. Godey's included fashion, literature, and tips on homemaking and etiquette. The beautifully rendered plates include flowers, birds, costumes, landscapes, a portrait of Louis A. Godey himself (in the February issue), and more. http://www.history.rochester.edu/godeys/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Literary Movements and Periods, Magazines, Society & Social Science, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 iVillage.com: The Women's Network
iVillage functions as an online women's magazine, support group, and community. Issues of home, health, and happiness (including recipes and a personalized horoscope) are coupled with advice on how to succeed in business. Register for free membership and you will also be eligible to establish an e-mail account and participate in contests. Note: the advertising can be obtrusive. http://www.ivillage.com/ Topics: Magazines, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 iVillage: Magazine Sites
Online editions of Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, Town & Country, and Bazaar. http://www.ivillage.com/ Topics: Magazines, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Jewish Woman
Jewish Woman magazine, both in print and online, is a celebration of Jewish women and the values that shape their personal and professional lives. Spanning generations and affiliations, the magazine provides entertaining and timely articles central to Jewish women's lives. http://www.jwmag.org/ Topics: Judaism, Magazines, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Ling Lung Women's Magazine: Shanghai, 1931 to 1937
Digitized images of nearly all issues of this magazine which was published (in Chinese) in Shanghai in the 1930s "at a time when women's role in society, at least in that sophisticated and foreign-influenced metropolis, was in rapid transition." The magazine featured "articles on fashion, interior decoration, pop psychology, and new careers; and also advice columns on love, sex, and marriage, as well as lavish illustrations of local and Hollywood celebrities." From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/dlc/linglung/ Topics: Magazines by Place, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Magazines and Newsletters on the Web (Women-focused)
A briefly annotated, alphabetical listing of periodicals offering free online content. "Web pages of periodicals vary considerably. Most describe the publications and provide recent tables of contents, subscription information, and sample articles in full-text. Some are online 'zines with no print equivalent" and some are defunct. Maintained by the University of Wisconsin System Women's Studies Librarian. http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/mags.htm Topics: Librarianship, Magazines, Media, Media, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Northwest Woman
Presents information about a magazine described as "the only magazine designed by and directed to Northwest women." The website features selected full-text articles from past issues. Also includes a free email newsletter, subscription information, a FAQ, and guidelines for writers. The magazine is published six times per year in Spokane, Washington state. http://www.northwestwoman.com Topics: Magazines, Magazines by Place, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Salon.com: Mothers Who Think
A collection of archived articles on topics related to motherhood, parenting, family, and women's issues, collected as a section and later a book of the same name. Includes pieces by Anne Lamott, Lynda Barry, and Chitra Divakaruni. From Salon.com. Note: Users must watch a brief commercial to view the full text of articles on the site. http://archive.salon.com/archives/mwt/ Topics: Families, Magazines, People, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Teen Voices Online
Written by, for, and about teenage and young adult women, this magazine is "packed with original writing, poetry, and artwork by teen women from across the U.S. and around the world." It includes articles on cultural harmony, motherhood, abusive relationships, health, art and culture, food, and literature. Other features include a bulletin board, book and music reviews, letters to the editor, an advice column, and horoscopes. Submissions are accepted from girls under 18. http://www.teenvoices.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Poetry, Women Last updated Mar 5, 2004 Working Mother
Features and articles to help women juggle career and family roles. Includes lists of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" and "Best Companies for Women of Color," with links to the companies' websites. This version of the print magazine has a selection of current articles plus an archive of some material from past issues. http://www.workingmother.com/ Topics: Families, Jobs & Work, Magazines, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 |
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