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20th Century Club Memento
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
Three small cardboard squares, 2” x 2”, tied together with yellow ribbon. Ink inscription: “Compliments of the 20th Century Club.” The first square contains an image of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The second square contains an image of Susan B. Anthony. The third square contains quotations from Stanton and Anthony.
National Woman Suffrage Association Ribbon
National Woman Suffrage Association Ribbon
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
Ribbon, white silk with image of a woman (Columbia?) and lettering in black ink: “NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.” 6.75” X 2.125”.
Why Homemakers Need The Ballot, Helen Train Tannehill
Why Homemakers Need The Ballot, Helen Train Tannehill
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
The text of a talk by Helen Train Tannehill discussing why homemakers need the right to vote.
Upton Study Club, Alma Kephart Wilson
Upton Study Club, Alma Kephart Wilson
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
A report in the Club Woman’s Magazine summarizing recent meetings of the Upton Study Club. Martha McClellan Brown served as president of the club at the time; the article was submitted by Alma Kephart Wilson, corresponding secretary.
Justitia Progressus Sum, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Justitia Progressus Sum, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
Celebrates the addition of Arizona, Michigan, Oregon and Kansas to the list of states that have granted women the right to vote. From the Club Woman’s Magazine.
Literature For Sale By The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Literature For Sale By The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
A list of books, pamphlets, flyers and posters for sale by the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Warren, Ohio.
Thirtieth Ward. Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Thirtieth Ward. Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
A list of the ward chairman and precinct leaders for the 30th ward (Cincinnati) of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association.
Women Vote
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
A suffrage flyer outlining countries and states where women have the right to vote
Is Woman’S Executive Power Growing?, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Is Woman’S Executive Power Growing?, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Martha McClellan Brown Speeches
Text of a talk arguing that as opportunities for women grow and women assume expanded roles in all walks of life, including business and politics, they must be granted the right to vote.
The Meaning Of The Ballot – An Aftermath, Martha Mcclellan Brown
The Meaning Of The Ballot – An Aftermath, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Martha McClellan Brown Speeches
The text of an article written for the Guernsey Times. Martha McClellan Brown argues that the power to vote is necessary for the advancement of mankind and the common good. She further argues that until women achieve the right to vote the power of the vote can not be fully realized.
Women’S Rights, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Women’S Rights, Martha Mcclellan Brown
Martha McClellan Brown Speeches
Martha McClellan Brown gives historical context to the women’s movement, citing examples from Roman Law, canon law, and English common law, before discussing the current state of the women’s rights movement in the United States. After outlining common arguments against granting women the right to vote, she counters them and moves on to argue for equal rights for women in all areas.
Constitution And By-Laws Of The Twentieth Century Club, Twentieth Century Club
Constitution And By-Laws Of The Twentieth Century Club, Twentieth Century Club
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
The Constitution and By-Laws of the Twentieth Century Club of Cincinnati, Ohio.
An Incident With Its Sequel (2), William Kennedy Brown
An Incident With Its Sequel (2), William Kennedy Brown
William Kennedy Brown Papers
William Kennedy Brown describes an 1869 meeting with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton wanted to convince Martha McClellan Brown, who was in New York at the time, to join her in advocating for women’s suffrage. William Kennedy Brown argued that by aligning herself with Cady Stanton she would damage her reputation among evangelical women. He felt that his wife would more effectively advance the cause of suffrage by continuing her efforts to organize the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
Powers Of Frances Willard, William Kennedy Brown
Powers Of Frances Willard, William Kennedy Brown
William Kennedy Brown Papers
William Kennedy Brown discusses a review of the work of Frances Willard, an educator and member of the temperance and women’s suffrage movements, that appeared in the Philadelphia Press. Brown compares the leadership styles of three women in the suffrage movement to those of three contemporary men, saying that the followers of Willard and General George McClellan were inspired by loyalty, the followers of Mary Livermore and Ulysses Grant by an intellectual decision, and the followers of Susan B. Anthony and Abraham Lincoln by the heroic nature of their lives.
The Temperance Movement And Women’S Suffrage, William Kennedy Brown
The Temperance Movement And Women’S Suffrage, William Kennedy Brown
William Kennedy Brown Papers
William Kennedy Brown describes Martha McClellan Brown’s initial attempts to organize the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the subsequent founding and growth of that organization. He argues that the history of women’s suffrage is defined more by the Christian women of the temperance movement and their demand for the vote than by the work of religious skeptics such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Some May, Some May Not
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
A flyer that outlines what citizens of the United States are permitted to vote at the time.
Note From Harriet Taylor Upton, Harriet Taylor Upton
Note From Harriet Taylor Upton, Harriet Taylor Upton
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
A short, typed note from Harriet Taylor Upton discussing a successful campaign in California for women's suffrage and asking for suffragists to call attention to the impending victory of the campaign.
Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton To Martha Mcclelland Brown [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Harriet Taylor Upton
Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton To Martha Mcclelland Brown [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Harriet Taylor Upton
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown asking Brown to speak at a Farmers' Institute in Okeana, Ohio.
Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton To Ohio Women, Harriet Taylor Upton
Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton To Ohio Women, Harriet Taylor Upton
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
An open letter to Ohio Women from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association informing them of the upcoming Ohio Constitutional Convention and calling on them to contact Upton to help change the constitution.
The Federal Suffrage Amendment, Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
The Federal Suffrage Amendment, Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
A two page letter outlining the text of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, steps necessary for it's passage, reasons for suffragists to focus on passing amendments at the federal level, and more.
Women Demand That No Labor Legislation Be Enacted Which Would Violate Your Constitutional Right To Contract For Your Labor On The Same Terms As Men
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A flyer arguing for women to have the right to work and the same minimum wages as men.
Why The Equal Rights Amendment?
Why The Equal Rights Amendment?
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A booklet detailing "sixty points of inequality" against women in the United States. The author argues in favor of a federal amendment to the United States Constitution calling for equal rights for men and women.
The Menace Of The Interstate Compact
The Menace Of The Interstate Compact
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A booklet warning of the possibility for support for an interstate labor compact from some potential political candidates. This labor compact would in effect establish a minimum wage law for women only.
Proposed Amendments To The Constitution And By-Laws Of The National Woman's Party
Proposed Amendments To The Constitution And By-Laws Of The National Woman's Party
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A draft of proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws of the National Woman's Party from the Third Congressional District. This draft includes several hand written notes editing the document. Also included are what appear to be a short statement regarding outlining the efforts of various Republicans officials and encouraging voters to vote for the Republicans in power
The Married Teacher In The Dayton Schools
The Married Teacher In The Dayton Schools
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A booklet outlining the reasoning and the need for married teachers to be permitted to teach in Dayton Schools.
Speech "Liberation? Equal Rights Is The Better Term"
Speech "Liberation? Equal Rights Is The Better Term"
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
Draft of a speech from Ruth Herr discussing the need for women to have both equal rights and equal pay for their efforts.
Federated Club Women To Hear About A Man's World
Federated Club Women To Hear About A Man's World
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A clipping of an article from the Dayton Journal about detailing the efforts of women's organizations in Dayton fighting for the women's rights on a variety of fronts.
Dayton Journal Clippings On Women's Issues
Dayton Journal Clippings On Women's Issues
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A group of clippings of the following stories about women's rights from the Dayton Journal: Status of Women in Different Countries Discussed by Group, National Women's Party Considers the Status of Sex, and National Women's Party Members Hear About Status of Sex in Mexico.
The National Woman's Party Letter
The National Woman's Party Letter
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A draft of a letter describing the efforts of The National Woman's Party and detailing a variety of issues that the party does and does not support for equality for women beyond suffrage.
The Ohio Woman Voter
Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)
A copy of The Ohio Woman Voter newsletter that was published monthly. This issue includes the Program for a meeting of the Ohio League of Women Voters meeting, articles, a list of publications and more.