Primary Sources
Ames Ames, Blanche. "The Next Rung." Boston Transcript Nov. 1915: n. pag. Print.
This cartoon was drawn by Blanche Ames. It showed me how she believed that true democracy was under attack by prejudice and blind injustice, which are demons. This showed me how Blanche used her art skills to change the world.
Ames Ames, Blanche. Propeller Snare. Blanche Ames Ames, assignee. Patent 2374261. 24 Apr. 1945. Print.
This is a patent that was created in the hopes of giving America an edge in the war, unfortunately, the war was nearly over when the patent was finally approved and the invention was about to be used, so it was not actually used in the war. This source showed me Blanche's passion for protecting the rights and lives of not only women, but everyone.
Ames Ames, Blanche. "Woman Suffrage Flowers." Woman's Journal. N.p.: n.p., 1915. Print.
This cartoon shows which states were already on board with the idea of Women's Suffrage. It also persuades the reader that Uncle Sam is helping to "prune away prejudice". This helped me understand how Blanche used her artistic skills to speak her mind in a time when women's voices were seldom heard.
"Ames, Blanche. Papers, 1860-1961: A Finding Aid." Ames, Blanche. Papers, 1860-1961: A Finding Aid. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This Finding Aid contained brief biographical information on Blanche Ames and told of the contents of the collection, helping me better understand the life of Mrs. Ames.
"Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Biographical and Historical Note." Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Biographical and Historical Note. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
This biographical note on the Ames family helped me understand the tensions that occurred between family members on opposing sides of the women's suffrage movement, such as Blanche and her sister-in-law Mary.
"Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Scope & Contents of the Collection." Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Scope & Contents of the Collection. Smith College, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This Finding Aid helped me understand the dynamics of the Ames family, including the relationships between Blanche Ames and friends and family. This website also put me in touch with the archivist who assisted me in finding further research resources.
Borderland State Park. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
This pamphlet was acquired at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. It helped me to understand what it was like to live at Borderland during the time period. Within this pamphlet are 13 photos of Blanche, family members, and Borderland, 1 map, and 1 illustration by Blanche Ames. (These images are used throughout the website)
"Cambridge Tribune 2 October 1915 — Cambridge Public Library." Cambridge Tribune 2 October 1915 — Cambridge Public Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This webpage contained primary sources in the form of reports of events and letter transcripts. These helped me to understand the conflict between Mr. Reardon and Mrs. Ames that earned Mr. Reardon a name tag in one of Blanche's cartoons.
Joyce, Jeanmarie. "Interview With Blanche Ames." Personal interview. 12 Nov. 2014.
I interviewed Jeanmarie about her time with Blanche. This interview helped me to better understand the time period and what it was like to know Mrs. Ames. Jeanmarie lived at Borderland as a child. She was often invited to Mrs. Ames's mansion to help her with tending the estate and talk with her. This is a primary source because Mrs. Joyce personally knew Blanche Ames.
"19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014.
This source helped me to understand Blanche's legacy, what the 19th amendment is, and why it is important.
"Patent US1612791 - System of Color Standards." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.
This patent showed Blanche's color system. It showed me her passion for art and her love of all things involved with it, even colors. I saw how she organized the colors and made a system that is so good, it is still used today.
"Patent US3488780 - Apparatus for Antipollution of Sewage Systems at Toilet Source." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.
This patent by Blanche Ames helped me to understand other aspects of her life, and where women's suffrage fit into them. I learned that suffrage and art were not her only passions and activities.
Plimpton, Pauline Ames. Ramblings about Borderland. Place of Publication Not Identified: [publisher Not Identified], 1986. Print.
This booklet helped me understand how Blanche's Suffrage work affected her family life. There are numerous quotes from this booklet within the website, all of which are cited on their respective web pages.
Suffragist Banner/ Kaiser Wilson Poster. Digital image. Http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/woman-suffrage/. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2014.
This image helped me to understand the suffragist movement, and see how other women were standing up for their rights.
This cartoon was drawn by Blanche Ames. It showed me how she believed that true democracy was under attack by prejudice and blind injustice, which are demons. This showed me how Blanche used her art skills to change the world.
Ames Ames, Blanche. Propeller Snare. Blanche Ames Ames, assignee. Patent 2374261. 24 Apr. 1945. Print.
This is a patent that was created in the hopes of giving America an edge in the war, unfortunately, the war was nearly over when the patent was finally approved and the invention was about to be used, so it was not actually used in the war. This source showed me Blanche's passion for protecting the rights and lives of not only women, but everyone.
Ames Ames, Blanche. "Woman Suffrage Flowers." Woman's Journal. N.p.: n.p., 1915. Print.
This cartoon shows which states were already on board with the idea of Women's Suffrage. It also persuades the reader that Uncle Sam is helping to "prune away prejudice". This helped me understand how Blanche used her artistic skills to speak her mind in a time when women's voices were seldom heard.
"Ames, Blanche. Papers, 1860-1961: A Finding Aid." Ames, Blanche. Papers, 1860-1961: A Finding Aid. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This Finding Aid contained brief biographical information on Blanche Ames and told of the contents of the collection, helping me better understand the life of Mrs. Ames.
"Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Biographical and Historical Note." Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Biographical and Historical Note. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
This biographical note on the Ames family helped me understand the tensions that occurred between family members on opposing sides of the women's suffrage movement, such as Blanche and her sister-in-law Mary.
"Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Scope & Contents of the Collection." Ames Family Papers, 1812-2008: Scope & Contents of the Collection. Smith College, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This Finding Aid helped me understand the dynamics of the Ames family, including the relationships between Blanche Ames and friends and family. This website also put me in touch with the archivist who assisted me in finding further research resources.
Borderland State Park. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
This pamphlet was acquired at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. It helped me to understand what it was like to live at Borderland during the time period. Within this pamphlet are 13 photos of Blanche, family members, and Borderland, 1 map, and 1 illustration by Blanche Ames. (These images are used throughout the website)
"Cambridge Tribune 2 October 1915 — Cambridge Public Library." Cambridge Tribune 2 October 1915 — Cambridge Public Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
This webpage contained primary sources in the form of reports of events and letter transcripts. These helped me to understand the conflict between Mr. Reardon and Mrs. Ames that earned Mr. Reardon a name tag in one of Blanche's cartoons.
Joyce, Jeanmarie. "Interview With Blanche Ames." Personal interview. 12 Nov. 2014.
I interviewed Jeanmarie about her time with Blanche. This interview helped me to better understand the time period and what it was like to know Mrs. Ames. Jeanmarie lived at Borderland as a child. She was often invited to Mrs. Ames's mansion to help her with tending the estate and talk with her. This is a primary source because Mrs. Joyce personally knew Blanche Ames.
"19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014.
This source helped me to understand Blanche's legacy, what the 19th amendment is, and why it is important.
"Patent US1612791 - System of Color Standards." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.
This patent showed Blanche's color system. It showed me her passion for art and her love of all things involved with it, even colors. I saw how she organized the colors and made a system that is so good, it is still used today.
"Patent US3488780 - Apparatus for Antipollution of Sewage Systems at Toilet Source." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.
This patent by Blanche Ames helped me to understand other aspects of her life, and where women's suffrage fit into them. I learned that suffrage and art were not her only passions and activities.
Plimpton, Pauline Ames. Ramblings about Borderland. Place of Publication Not Identified: [publisher Not Identified], 1986. Print.
This booklet helped me understand how Blanche's Suffrage work affected her family life. There are numerous quotes from this booklet within the website, all of which are cited on their respective web pages.
Suffragist Banner/ Kaiser Wilson Poster. Digital image. Http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/woman-suffrage/. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2014.
This image helped me to understand the suffragist movement, and see how other women were standing up for their rights.