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She Started It – Annual Student Art Contest Now Open!
September 6, 2023 We’re pleased to announce the return of our annual “She Started It” art contest for students in grades 4 – 12! Utah women make history, and we need your help to show it. Download the contest flier here, or read on for full details. Submit to the contest here The task: Create […]Read More -
Education Coordinator Position
August 16, 2023 ✏️ We’re seeking a part-time education coordinator to join our team! Do you have an education background? Are you passionate about women’s history? Email info@betterdays2020.org with your resume and a short introduction to yourself. This position can be tailored to fit the right person. Because our team is fully remote, we’re looking […]Read More -
The Ladies’ Literary Club
by Toni Pilcher, Better Days Graduate Intern May 18, 2022 In the fallout of the Civil War, many American women were trying to build new and meaningful connections within their communities. The war had really challenged what it meant to live in an increasingly diverse country. In response, women flocked to special interest clubs like […]Read More -
2020 by the Numbers
December 28, 2020 It’s safe to say 2020 didn’t turn out like we expected. Although countless events and exhibits had to be cancelled or postponed, we’re proud of the creative ways Utahns honored trailblazing women in our history. We hope you’ll follow along as we continue these efforts next year! 2020 by the numbers: 3 […]Read More -
19th-century Utah Women’s Education and Careers
By Ian McLaughlin, Better Days 2020 Historical Intern “As I have often told my sisters … if they had the privilege of studying, [they] would make just as good mathematicians or accountants as any man; and we think they ought to have the privilege to study these branches of knowledge that they may develop the […]Read More