Our Rightful Place

The narrative centers on the groundbreaking journey of the first female students at the University of Kentucky, who faced significant challenges in their pursuit of gender equity in higher education from 1880 to 1945. It highlights the efforts of women like Sarah Blanding, Frances Jewell McVey, and Sarah Bennett Holmes, who advocated for essential facilities and rights. Utilizing yearbooks and photographs, the authors illustrate the struggles and achievements of these pioneering women, emphasizing their enduring influence on the university's coeducational landscape.