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Is Woman’S Executive Power Growing?, Martha Mcclellan Brown Jan 2020

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 Jan 2020

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 Jan 2020

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 Jan 2020

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.


Duties And Rights, Martha Mcclellan Brown Jan 2020

Duties And Rights, Martha Mcclellan Brown

Martha McClellan Brown Speeches

Martha McClellan Brown outlines her thoughts on the nature of rights and duties, the notion of moral development and the progress of democracy.