Women
—Arva Marie Johnson, March 1, 2007
Officer, U.S. Capitol Police Force
Video
Congresswoman Helen Meyner of New Jersey
Recollections of Congresswoman Helen Meyner of New Jersey and gender barriers in the Democratic Cloakroom.
Lera Thomas and Elizabeth Andrews
Description of the deep connection between two congressional widows.
First Woman Elected to Congress from Alabama
George Andrews discusses his mother's role as the first female Member of Congress elected from Alabama.
Significance of Being the First Female Page for the House of Representatives
Reflections on the lifetime impact of the Page experience.
Campaign to Become First Female Page
Felda Looper reflects on her first meeting with then Majority Whip Carl Albert of Oklahoma.
Audio
Congresswoman Lindy Boggs of Louisiana
Personal description of Louisiana Congresswoman Lindy Boggs’ transition to the public spotlight after her election to Congress in 1973.
Reflections on Being the Only Woman on the Day Shift
Description of the reactions of and resistance by male officers.