In the journal Hildreth writes about his personal life and business in New Decatur, Alabama (also known as Albany), where he worked as a printer and newspaper editor. In the entries included here, he discusses how he came to settle in New Decatur...
Catt was president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and Miller was a delegate to the Alabama constitutional convention in 1901. In this letter she expresses her hope that women's suffrage will be addressed at the convention: "At...
Catt was president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and Miller was a delegate to the Alabama constitutional convention in 1901. In this letter she expresses her hope that women's suffrage will be addressed at the convention: "At...
Included on this page are two articles about the discussion women's suffrage during Alabama's constitutional convention. The first item (at the bottom left of the page under "Editorial Notes") mentions a proposed amendment that would allow certain...
In the first letter, written November 22, 1918, Cooke discusses claims some of the prohibitionists have made against Underwood. In the second letter, written November 30, 1918, Underwood thanks Cooke for his support and denies the accusations of...
Flier from the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association, relating women's suffrage to the fight for independence during the American Revolution: "The Declaration of Independence was the direct result of taxation without representation. Either exempt...
Leaflet from the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association refuting claims made in a protest against the proposed "Woman Suffrage Bill," which would have allowed the voters to decide whether or not to enfranchise women in the state. The association argues...
Flier from the Alabama headquarters of the National Woman's Party, listing states in favor of adding the amendment to the United States Constitution: "The Suffrage Amendment Will Be Ratified by More than Thirty-Six States / Will Alabama Be One of...
Anonymous flier listing domestic, political, commercial, and moral reasons to oppose women's suffrage. The underlying message is the same throughout the thirteen points: "The contentment of the men is necessary to the welfare of the country," but...
In the letter the women speak against the proposed suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution. They express their desire to stay out of politics; maintain a safe, patriotic domestic sphere; and respect Southern traditions and...
In the first letter, written June 11, 1919, Gilmer pledges his support for Underwood in the next election; expresses his disapproval of President Wilson, especially regarding the League of Nations; and criticizes the method of ratifying the recent...
In the letter Carpenter suggests that an amendment should be added to the state constitution to create "character qualifycations" for the new women voters; he warns that "[l]ow character women are for sale and will be just as easy controlled by bad...
Flier from the Alabama League of Women Voters, encouraging citizens to vote on November 4, 1924. It explains who is eligible to vote and gives reasons for participating in the election (for example, "Non-voters take the advantages and shirk the...
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