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Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Nov 1903

Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This booklet contains the itinerary for the thirteenth annual convention of the National WCTU. It also includes rosters that list the names of leaders at the national and state level of the organization. It also includes some general information about the organization and some musical selections. This was a 5 day long event held in Cincinnati in 1903.


Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Souvenir Program Nov 1903

Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Souvenir Program

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This booklet is a souvenir copy of the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the National WCTU. In addition to the itinerary, musical choices, and other information about the WCTU organization it has additional pictures of the members, advertisements, and other more decorative features.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Ribbons Jan 1899

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Ribbons

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

Three ribbons safety-pinned together: Small purple silk ribbon with gold fringe below and gold and white ribbon knots above. Black ink inscription illegible. 5” x 2” Yellow silk ribbon, hand decorated, “Welcome O.W.S.A.” in blue ink. Design features roses, a sailing scene, and blue ribbon edges. 6.25” x 2.5” Yellow silk ribbon, “Delegate O.W.S.A. 13th Convention” and stars printed in dark blue or black ink. 5.5” x 1.75”.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon Jan 1899

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

Ribbon, yellow silk with black lettering: “Delegate O.W.S.A. 13th Convention.” 5.35” x 1.75” ca. 1899.


Founder Of W.C.T.U., Georgia Hopley Mar 1898

Founder Of W.C.T.U., Georgia Hopley

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This news clipping is a short biographical excerpt on Martha McClellan Brown's role and status within the Temperance Movement. It does not fully explain her entire rise to fame, but discusses the highlights many of her milestone achievements. It also seeks to correct some historical inaccuracies in many accounts of her life.


Kentucky Equal Rights Association: Tenth Annual Convention, Kentucky Equal Rights Association Oct 1897

Kentucky Equal Rights Association: Tenth Annual Convention, Kentucky Equal Rights Association

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

A program for the Kentucky Equal Rights Association Tenth Annual Convention. The convention was held in Covington, Kentucky on October 14th and 15th of 1897.


Program: Twelfth Annual Convention Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Oct 1897

Program: Twelfth Annual Convention Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

The program of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Associations twelfth annual convention held in Alliance, Ohio on October 5-7, 1897.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Annual Convention, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Oct 1897

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Annual Convention, Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

A flyer announcing the twelfth annual convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association held in Alliance, Ohio on October 5 through October 7, 1897.


Constitution And By-Laws Of The New Century Club Apr 1897

Constitution And By-Laws Of The New Century Club

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

The Constitution and By-Laws of the New Century Club of Cincinnati revised April 1897.


To Women Voters! Jan 1897

To Women Voters!

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

A flyer from 1897 urging women, who have been granted the right to vote on issues concerning schools, to register to vote in an upcoming election for members of the Board of Education. In English and German. The back of the flyer (page 2) is a list of names and addresses.


W.C.T.U. Initial Movement Oct 1894

W.C.T.U. Initial Movement

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This editorial excerpt that discusses the beginnings of the WTCU movement. This includes discussion of speeches given by Brown on the topic of Temperance and further gatherings of those who support the movement.


Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon Jan 1894

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Delegate Ribbon

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

Ribbon, gold silk with swallow-tail cut top and bottom and black lettering: “STATE DELEGATE XTH A. CON. O.W.S.A. 1894.” 5.5” x 1.5”


Twelve Reasons Why Women Want To Vote, Alice Stone Blackwell Jul 1893

Twelve Reasons Why Women Want To Vote, Alice Stone Blackwell

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

A two-page article by Alice Stone Blackwell outlining twelve reasons why women want the right to vote.


Headquarters National Prohibition Committee: Transportation Jun 1892

Headquarters National Prohibition Committee: Transportation

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This is a flyer that outlines information in regards to the June 28, 1892 meeting of the National Prohibition Committee at the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati. The majority of the flyer outlines the information and arrangements made to help members attend the meeting, in addition to information on purchasing a ticket for admission to the event.


Alcoholism And Degeneration Jan 1889

Alcoholism And Degeneration

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This short two sided card shows the results of a study intended to show the negative effects of alcoholism on the family in terms of the development of the children. The front side shows graphs portraying different mental handicaps and other ailments associated with alcoholism. The second side shows some statistics comparing men and dogs infant mortality to draw some comparisons to disprove arguments stemming from hygiene being the root cause of these issues.


A Glimpse Of The History Of Woman Suffrage, Mary J. Cravens Jan 1887

A Glimpse Of The History Of Woman Suffrage, Mary J. Cravens

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

A pamphlet by Dr. Mary J. Cravens summarizing the history of the woman suffrage movement in the United States ca. 1887.


The Accident Of Sex, Martha Mcclellan Brown Dec 1880

The Accident Of Sex, Martha Mcclellan Brown

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This paper was prepared by Mrs. Martha McClellan Brown at the request of the National Woman Suffrage Association, in review of the whole question as treated in various articles published in the North American Review, on the Distinctions, Limitations and Ethics of Sex. It was delivered before the 13th Annual Convention in Tremont Temple, Boston, May 27th, 1881.


Lecture! By Mrs. Mcclellan Brown Nov 1878

Lecture! By Mrs. Mcclellan Brown

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This flyer was created to advertise the upcoming talk from McClellan Brown. It has quotes from a variety of sources praising her skills as an orator and commending her past speeches, ca. 1878.


Arrabon Lesson Leaf: International Temperance Lessons Aug 1875

Arrabon Lesson Leaf: International Temperance Lessons

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This leaflet is a lesson plan that was distributed to help spread their message and beliefs. It outlines various bible verse that the Temperance Movement drew from, intended interpretations, and some musical selections to help support the cause. This was edited by Ms. Marth McClellan Brown and sold to those wanting copies for their own use.