Front-Page Women Journalists, 1920-1950 (Women in the West)

The Front-Page Women Journalists, 1920–1950 is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the lives and careers of the few hundred notable women who broke barriers and wrote their way onto the front pages of metropolitan newspapers during a time when female reporters were almost always relegated to the society and women’s pages.

This comprehensive study examines the roles these women played in early-twentieth-century newspaper journalism, the influence they had on future generations of newspaperwomen, and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated profession.

Through the examples of Agness Underwood, Charlotta Bass, and Ruth Finney, readers will gain insight into the subtle, clever, and exhausting strategies these women used to navigate the newsroom and stay there.

Despite facing class, race, and gender challenges, front-page women played a significant role in reshaping public perceptions about women’s roles and quietly mentored other young female journalists.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism, women's studies, or simply learning about the pioneering women who paved the way for future generations of female reporters.