This first of two volumes extends from the founding of the colony of Georgia in 1733 up to the Progressive era. From the beginning, Georgia women were instrumental in shaping the state, yet most histories minimize their contributions. The essays include women of many ethnicities and classes who played an important roles.

From the beginning, Georgia women were instrumental in shaping the state, yet most histories minimize their contributions. This title features essays that include women of many ethnicities and classes who played an important role in Georgia's history, including Mary Latimer McLendon, Mildred Rutherford, and Martha Berry.