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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

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.

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.

Women’S Future, Martha Mcclellan Brown

Martha McClellan Brown Speeches

Handwritten note outlining Brown’s thoughts on the future of women. She argues that the progress of women parallels that of men, and that women are ready to realize their full potential. The author is presumed to be 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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"

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.

Marsha Froelich Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Ashley Whitaker, Marsha Froelich

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 18, 2011 Ashley Whitaker interviewed Marsha Froelich, Executive Director at Clothes That Work at the Dayton Job Center, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Marsha discussed her childhood in the 50s and 60s, her experience in fund-raising, and her work with Clothes That Work.

Cindy Good Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Celeste Trejo, Cindy Good

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 18, 2011 Celeste Trejo interviewed Cindy Good, Executive Director of the Miami Valley Women’s Center in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Cindy discussed her family, previous occupations, as well as her work with the Abstinence Education Program at the Women’s Center.

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.

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.

Letter, 1915, November 4, Mrs. Harvey C. Garber And Edna A. Stone To Dear Suffragist [Martha Mcclellan Brown], D. H. Garber, Edna A. Stone

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

A letter from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage discussing the potential passage of the Shafroth-Palmer amendment or the Susan B. Anthony amendment and asking for support for both. The letter was written by Mrs. Harvey C. Garber (D.H. Curtis Garber) and Edna A. Stone.

Letter, 1915, July 21, Harriet Taylor Upton To Mrs. M. Mcclellan 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 indicating her disappointment for Brown not coming to Springfield, the status of a mutual acquaintance, and more.

Letter, 1915, June 19, Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage To Dear Suffragist [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

A letter from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage discussing the forming of a branch of the union in each state and an invitation to a luncheon.

Letter, 1915, June 12, Katherine Dexter Mccormick To Mrs. Brown [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Katharine Dexter Mccormick

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

A letter from Katharine Dexter McCormick of the National American Woman Suffrage Association inviting Brown to become a regent of the Volunteer League.

Letter, 1915, February 17, Harriet Taylor Upton To Dear Friend [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Harriet Taylor Upton

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association discussing information about the Mississippi Valley Conference that will be held in Indianapolis from March 7-9.

Letter, 1914, December 14, Harriet Taylor Upton To Dear President [Martha Mcclellan Brown], Harriet Taylor Upton

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association referencing an enclosed plan of work that was developed at the State Convention and asking for the help of the president to "put it into operation."

Note: The original copy was very difficult to read due to fading. This copy has been edited in the attempt to make the digital version of the letter easier to read.