Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

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Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Registration Form

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

A registration form for signers to indicate support for the inclusion of an item on women’s suffrage in the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1912 and the adoption of said item as an amendment to the state constitution.
Why Not in Ohio?

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

A flyer, distributed by the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, urging support for the suffrage question which was submitted to voters as part of the reforms proposed in the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1912.
Suffrage Convention Ribbon

Ribbon, gold silk with black lettering: “Suffrage Convention LOUISVILLE, KY. 1911.” 8” X 2”.
Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club - Program

Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club

The schedule of club meetings for September 1911 through May 1912. The document includes a list of officers and committees.
Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention. Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

The program of the twenty-sixth annual convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association held in Dayton, Ohio on October 13-14, 1911.
Ohio’s Suffrage Leader on Direct Legislation

Harriet Taylor Upton

The text of an article by Harriet Taylor Upton, President of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, that appeared in the Cleveland Press on October 31, 1911 in which Upton describes the Association’s effort to have an initiative on the vote for women included in the 1912 Ohio Constitutional Convention.
Thirteenth Annual Convention of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union

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

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 Delegate Ribbon

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

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”.
Founder of W.C.T.U.

Georgia Hopley

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.
Constitution and By-Laws of the New Century Club

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

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.
Kentucky Equal Rights Association: Tenth Annual Convention

Kentucky Equal Rights Association

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.
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Annual Convention

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

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

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

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

Ribbon, gold silk with swallow-tail cut top and bottom and black lettering: “STATE DELEGATE X^TH A. CON. O.W.S.A. 1894.” 5.5” x 1.5”
W.C.T.U. Initial Movement

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.
Twelve Reasons Why Women Want to Vote

Alice Stone Blackwell

A two-page article by Alice Stone Blackwell outlining twelve reasons why women want the right to vote.
Headquarters National Prohibition Committee: Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

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.