The Women's Vocal Orchestra of Sumatra (1943–1944) was a choral group founded in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Sumatra during World War II. It came into being because of the collaborative efforts of Margaret Dryburgh, Norah Chambers and their fellow inmates.
Mary Golda Ross was the first Native American female engineer. She was also the first female engineer in the history of the Lockheed Corporation....
Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias was an American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball, and track and field. She won two gold medals...
Sister Jane Kelly dedicated her life to serving others — a piece read on KMUD in 1999 by Tui McCarthy.