Our goal is to create a comprehensive and dynamic record of women’s rowing, that is freely accessible in a permanent home. Securing and sharing the history will help to ensure the future of our sport.
What are the Archives?
Archives will be available online by the end of 2026.
Timeline
The Archives will include timeline of the major events, players, competitions, and achievements of women rowers from 1850 to the present
Bibliography
The Archives will include annotated bibliography of major books, magazine articles and research publications written about women’s rowing in the US
Oral Histories
The Archives will include oral histories of key individuals involved in the US women’s rowing community (video files and transcriptions)
Images
The Archives will include digital archive of public domain films, footage, and photographs specific to women’s rowing
Archives Partner
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports at the University of Texas, Austin is our partner in providing research, project management, and a permanent home with perpetual public access.
Honoring the Past
Inspiring the Future
Joan Lind Van Blom racing her way to the first Olympic medal for US women. Joan won a Silver Medal in the single sculls in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal – first Olympic Games where women competed in Rowing.
Wellesley c.1894
Wellesley College Crew – Courtesy Wellesley College Archives Library & Technology Services
Red Rose Crew
Silver Medal, 1975 World Championships
Nottingham, England
1984 Olympics
Silver Medal quad sculls at Closing Ceremony
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Get in touch
Want to get in touch with us? Do you have a story to tell? Materials to contribute? Want to to support the Archives financially?
Board of Directors
Who we are and Why we do this
We are passionate about telling the story of women in our sport.
Carol Brown
Debby DeAngelis
Lyn Krahulec
Jan Palchikoff
Jean Strauss
