The United States ratified the Nineteenth Amendment 100 years ago, granting women the right to vote. In the 2020 issue of the Journal of York County Heritage, June Burk Lloyd examines the women’s suffrage campaign in York County in 1914-15, and Jane S. Sutton explores the use of sewing machine postal cards in opposing women’s voting rights. David A. Latzko recounts the history of the marketing of sewing machines, akey early labor-saving consumer appliance,in York. And Joan Concilio tells the story of how Lassa fever, an Ebola-related illness, tragically affected a family in York County.
This publication is a compilation of articles from various authors who research, write and submit articles for the Journal of York County Heritage.The York County History Center is now accepting articles for the twelfth edition to be published in the Fall of 2021. Originally created in 2010 to celebrate York County history, material culture, cultural heritage, and people, articles of original scholarship are accepted. Preference will be given to those authors that utilize the York County History Center’s collection, either in full or in part. Photographs and/or other illustrative materials are encouraged but not required. Generally, the manuscript must be original, unpublished, written in English, and limited to 3,000 words. The History Center especially encourages articles that examine diverse York County communities. For more information, please contact Nicole Smith, Director of Library & Archives at 717-848-1587, ext. 225. Please be a part of history and submit your publication.