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31 reactions · 68 shares | On this date in 1908, New York City aldermen passed the Sullivan Ordinance, which barred women from smoking in public; it was quickly enforced, and several women were arrested, until the mayor vetoed the law two weeks later. In the 1960s, tobacco companies used the women's lib movement to sell Virginia Slims with their slogan, "You've come a long way, baby." | Medical Heritage Library | Facebook

Today we salute Virginia’s veterans. The Library is closed today, but visit us soon to explore Virginia’s World War II story with “Homefront to Frontline,” an exhibition extended through Nov. 26! In honor of the 80th anniversary of WWII, view collection materials that bring to life the experiences of those who served and those who supported the war effort at home. Learn more about this lobby display, online exhibition and collection of digital resources at https://www.lva.virginia.gov/events/exh

13 reactions | During the end of November in 1909, a group of white women met in Richmond on Franklin Street to formally organize the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia to fight for women's voting rights. Find more resources on this piece of local history at https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/wedemand/ | Library of Virginia | Facebook

11 reactions | Discover high school history at the Library of Virginia! We are collaborating with Virginia public libraries to collect and scan high school yearbooks from the past. The Virginia Digital Yearbook project is possible thanks to a partnership between the Library of Virginia and IMLS, LYRASIS, and public libraries. Check out the entire Virginia Digital Yearbook collection at lva-virginia.libguides.com/yearbooks | Library of Virginia | Facebook