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A Grand Prohibition Picnic At S.W. Brown's Grove
A Grand Prohibition Picnic At S.W. Brown's Grove
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This was a flyer printed to advertise the picnic where many speakers, including McClellan Brown, would address those gathered. It includes a refreshment stand, and some singing from the Bethel Prohibition Singers.
National Prohibition Alliance
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This flyer has two purposes. First, one side shows the main officers and who is on the Board of Managers. Second, is a short explanation as to what the purposes and goals of the organization are. This brief explanation was written by Martha McClellan Brown as she was Secretary of the organization at the time.
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.
Women’S Future, Martha Mcclellan Brown
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.
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.