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“Realizing Democracy”: A Study Of The Regional And National Social, Political, And Economic Factors Driving Suffrage Development In The Age Of The Common Man, 1820-1850, Matthew Prosper
Honors Theses
The Age of the Common Man was a period of American political history lasting from 1820 to 1850 characterized by the implementation of universal white manhood suffrage by every state through removing property and tax qualifications from state constitutional suffrage laws, as well as the “common man” entering the center of much political discourse. These conventions were demanded by the political, social, economic, and in some cases physical climates and conditions of each state. To look at these factors, this thesis divides the nation into three regions, two of which are examined: the Northeast, the Northwest, and the South (the …
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.
York County League Of Women Voters - Accession 161, League Of Women Voters, York County
York County League Of Women Voters - Accession 161, League Of Women Voters, York County
Manuscript Collection
The York County League of Women’s Voters is a political organization active in encouraging citizen participation in the electoral process and the government in general. The collection consists of bylaws, constitutions, correspondence, membership lists, newsletters, publications, program notes, minutes, annual reports, model cities information, project information, and questionnaires concerning the creation, activities and early history of the League.