1 10 1 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/11417/archive/files/14d3e633ea2e1adba6ff8041dc26c661.jpg?Expires=1790208000&Signature=PFnUsqbadTYhLGCslnRmA2nhFDZ6zfYWGv9AIsikyvPq3vEAAW8BxYV4bPrA1vXulRuOjBMrV9VenRrsGhMWFLSL8BKoyGBducx4zsyLV--ue0CrS0D9muehitN8MEWTTe909soAqklcycr0TY1OcKYIirZp39iYqg07e7nWtf8iR2Y0q7HyIw829XgbV2dedwDSYF5X2fKZTqptf33bgRSZDnJ3VRAU8cS8ET%7ERJ-SJPJZtRxj9B1p8mVqWP%7EM1Is9bJMvxyU5CxdeDxDd9xPRY7MpVP2TNb3W0R5YuqXc8qjEX5bL9vTPodaQDHL6NpfkfAhtJtBV9s6VyvwoE2w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6b1a7ed10293442a75d075462bcf0eaa https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/11417/archive/files/1cd243f25fd63b6734dad29845a5fe13.jpg?Expires=1790208000&Signature=DmzRSCSRpSEUVOnLjzxq1dcxgJr1Phk9E9mPRYwiY1uEu1KHegLvl4wHa1RT36TAErmoVIGXkINiMlFrGsOpdLrWFLgTX96R38VnmfdA1beVc51Mfv%7ELTKYjtks5Kc1z%7E4nA5ODbsWYLzvcbYwrjtysiSeQo1k4a4IPQK0rxsswrkwIaKq3N9PDK62eW6xFCnn3qOax5Mat2y4izVm7RZa1L-xxZUfafocbNlNruZp3MsdXMJZIh2hovS79a6zJM5gQHkjW3e3AvjfTghrpBRP5xb0lWRPtLUYEB8iU3jPLuYHgrJazU5qgWfnoCv22Rrc-3kB1G-upiNGBsbD-txw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3732fc588637f334cdaa202c913bbca9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Manuscripts Description An account of the resource <p style="text-align:left;">The Lewis collection includes a diverse assortment of materials that document the expanding role and status of women from the early nineteenth century until after women won the right to vote in 1920. Correspondence, conference programs, speeches, position papers, newsletters, sheet music, congressional reports, stock certificates, printed materials, and more present a view of the individuals and organizations that fought for and against political, economic, and social rights for women. <br /><br />The records primarily document the American suffrage movement; but also include material on the suffrage movement in England and several other European countries, as well as a wide range of issues including education, organized labor, social welfare, temperance, voter education, slavery, wartime experiences, and the women’s club movement.</p> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Notes Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 11 cm. Text Any textual data included in the document. "It is not life that matters but the courage we bring into it." / Edith Nourse Rogers / Warmest regards and every good wish to E. Mildred Brennan Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note : Edith Nourse Rogers to E. Mildred Brennan. [Circa 1926-1936] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rogers, Edith Nourse, 1881-1960 Subject The topic of the resource Brennan, E. Mildred Rogers, Edith Nourse, 1881-1960 United States. Congress. House of Representatives Women--Political activity--United States Women politicians Description An account of the resource Handwritten note from Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers to E. Mildred Brennan that may have been altered for a scrapbook. On the back is a newspaper clipping of a photograph of Edith Nourse Rogers. Edith Nourse Rogers ran for her husband's congressional seat after his death in 1925 and she won the special election. She was re-elected eighteen times, and served on the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Civil Service Committee. In 1947, she became the ranking Republican member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and served as chair until 1949. Rogers sponsored and helped to draft the 1944 G.I. Bill of Rights, which gave returning World War II veterans the chance to go to college, obtain job training, and receive low-interest loans to purchase homes. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [Circa 1926-1936] Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2 p. front and back Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DOCU.1000.20 E. Mildren Brennan Edith Nourse Rogers House of Representatives Politicians Women in Congress