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Adele Clark : Suffragist And Women's Rights Pioneer For Virginia, Amanda Garrett
Adele Clark : Suffragist And Women's Rights Pioneer For Virginia, Amanda Garrett
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This study chronicles the life of Adele Clark, a political activist, writer, civic educator and artist. Over the span of her one hundred year life (September 27, 1882-June 4, 1983) her passion for improving society led her to campaign for suffrage for women, the rights of children, and increased opportunities for all mankind. In addition, Adele Clark's personality is explored to reveal what she was like as an individual and to explain the reasons behind her actions, which were a force for change. This work is based heavily on research in the Adele Clark Papers, which are housed at Virginia …