Title
Flier : Torchlight suffrage march and mass meeting. Worcester, Massachusetts. October 30, 1915
Description
Flier and pledge form to participate in the Torchlight Suffrage March and Mass Meeting held in Worcester, Massachusetts to rally supporters for the upcoming vote on woman suffrage in the November 2, 1915 election. Senator Borah, of Idaho, was scheduled to speak after the parade in support of the amendment.
Massachusetts voters rejected the referendum, along with New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. On June 25, 1919, Massachusetts became the eighth state to ratify the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote.
The first National Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 23, 1850.
Massachusetts voters rejected the referendum, along with New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. On June 25, 1919, Massachusetts became the eighth state to ratify the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote.
The first National Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 23, 1850.
Date
1915-10
Subject
Borah, William Edgar, 1865-1940
Parades & processions--Massachusetts--1910-1920
Women--Suffrage--Massachusetts
Parades & processions--Massachusetts--1910-1920
Women--Suffrage--Massachusetts
Format
1 p.
Language
English
Identifier
DOCU.1915.28
Original Format
Fliers (printed matter)
Physical Dimensions
13.5 x 20 cm.
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