Program : 5th Triennial Meeting of the National Council of Women of the United States : to be held at the Pythian Temple, Washington, D.C. 1905
International Council of Women
National Council of Women of the United States. Meeting
Women--Political activity--United States
The National Council of Women of the United States was founded in 1888 by Susan B. Anthony. It was composed of national organizations and affiliated associations all pledged to work for issues concerning women including the right to vote. The organization met triennially at first, and later biennially.
The program contains a list of officers, committees, affiliated organizations, schedule of events, and the lyrics to the Council Hymn, "Lead, Kindly Light."
National Council of Women of the United States
Washington, D.C. : The Council
1905
8 p.
English
DOCU.1905.03
April 9 - 15, 1905
Pamphlet : Address of May Wright Sewall, president of the National Council of Women at the opening of the second triennial session of the National Council of Women, Washington, D.C. February 18, 1895.
National Council of Women of the United States. Convention
Sewall-May Wright 1844-1920
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Women -- United States -- Congresses
Women's rights -- United States -- Congresses
The National Council of Women of the United States was founded in 1888 as a part of the International Council of Women, a new organization intended to establish connections between women's rights organizations across the world. May Wright Sewall was the second president of the National Council of Women of the United States, following Frances E. Willard.
In her address, Sewall discusses the Council's efforts on behalf of women to reform divorce laws and work for equal pay for equal work by the Government.
Sewall-May Wright 1844-1920
Washington, D.C. : Stormont & Jackson, Printers
1895
32 p.
English
DOCU.1895.01
February 18, 1895 to March 2, 1895