Title
An appeal to the women of the United States by the National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee, Washington, D.C. 1871
Description
This appeal urges women to demand equal rights and argues that women were already enfranchised with the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments.
The National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee was created to coordinate the fight for women's rights through the country, distribute publications to assist in those efforts, and appeal for donations for a printing fund.
The committee was comprised of Isabella Beecher Hooker, President; Josephine S. Griffing, Secretary; Mary B. Bowen, Treasurer; Paulina Wright Davis; Ruth Carr Denison; and Susan B. Anthony.
The National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee was created to coordinate the fight for women's rights through the country, distribute publications to assist in those efforts, and appeal for donations for a printing fund.
The committee was comprised of Isabella Beecher Hooker, President; Josephine S. Griffing, Secretary; Mary B. Bowen, Treasurer; Paulina Wright Davis; Ruth Carr Denison; and Susan B. Anthony.
Date
1871
Subject
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Bowen, Mary B.
Constitutional amendments
Davis, Paulina W. (Paulina Wright), 1813-1876
Denison, Ruth C.
Griffing, Josephine W. (Josephine White), 1814-1872
Hooker, Isabella Beecher, 1822-1907
Women--United States--Political activity
Bowen, Mary B.
Constitutional amendments
Davis, Paulina W. (Paulina Wright), 1813-1876
Denison, Ruth C.
Griffing, Josephine W. (Josephine White), 1814-1872
Hooker, Isabella Beecher, 1822-1907
Women--United States--Political activity
Creator
National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee
Publisher
Hartford, Conn. : Case, Lockwood & Brainard, Printers
Format
4 p.
Language
English
Identifier
ALMS.1871.03
Coverage
Washington, D.C.
Original Format
Circular letters
Physical Dimensions
24 cm.
URL
Available online through the Library of Congress American Memory Project
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