In 2020, the United States is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which guaranteed and protected women's constitutional right to vote. To commemorate this anniversary the Special Collections and Archives gathered materials related to suffrage from its collections. This series contains letters, photographs, ephemeral materials, and speeches.
The suffrage collection included materials from the follow series:
Katherine Kennedy Brown Papers (MS-146)
Martha McClellan Brown Papers (MS-147)
For more information on these collections, please visit Wright State University Special Collections and Archives.
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Women Demand That No Labor Legislation Be Enacted Which Would Violate Your Constitutional Right to Contract For Your Labor on the Same Terms as Men
A flyer arguing for women to have the right to work and the same minimum wages as men.
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The Federal Suffrage Amendment
Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage
A two page letter outlining the text of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, steps necessary for it's passage, reasons for suffragists to focus on passing amendments at the federal level, and more.
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![Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton to Martha McClelland Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1047/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton to Martha McClelland Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton")
Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton to Martha McClelland Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]
Harriet Taylor Upton
A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown asking Brown to speak at a Farmers' Institute in Okeana, Ohio.
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Letter, Harriet Taylor Upton to Ohio Women
Harriet Taylor Upton
An open letter to Ohio Women from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association informing them of the upcoming Ohio Constitutional Convention and calling on them to contact Upton to help change the constitution.
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Note from Harriet Taylor Upton
Harriet Taylor Upton
A short, typed note from Harriet Taylor Upton discussing a successful campaign in California for women's suffrage and asking for suffragists to call attention to the impending victory of the campaign.
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In the Archives - Suffrage Part 1
Jennifer Ware, Amanda Harris, and Nicholas Green
In this episode of In the Archives - Suffrage Part 1, Wright State University Archivist Dawne Dewey talks about suffrage and the women's rights movement. She points out the risks these women took in participating in these activities. One particular event that Dewey highlights is from 1910 when the Young Women's League took over the Dayton Daily News for the day. They jobs typically done only by men, such as, reporters and press runners.
In the Archives is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries at Wright State University. Wright State's New Media Incubator created the video. Jennifer Ware was the executive producer. Nicolas Green and Amanda Harris served as Producers/Directors/Videographers/Editors.
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In the Archives - Suffrage Part 2
Jennifer Ware, Amanda Harris, and Nicholas Green
In this episode of In the Archives - Suffrage Part 2, Wright State University Archivist Dawne Dewey discusses the women's history materials held by Special Collection and Archives including Dayton Ballet founders Josephine and Hermine Schwarz, photographer Jane Reece, and suffragettes Martha McClellan Brown and Katherine Wright.
In the Archives is sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries at Wright State University. Wright State's New Media Incubator created the video. Jennifer Ware was the executive producer. Nicolas Green and Amanda Harris served as Producers/Directors/Videographers/Editors.
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Through the Eyes of Pioneers: Accounts of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Dayton, Ohio (1890-1920)
Michelle Schweickart
This creative thesis project looks at the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Dayton, Ohio between the years of 1890 and 1920, when the 19th Amendment passed. Research is presented to profile seven historical women who took part in the local Women’s Suffrage Movement. This project presents these women as pioneers and activists. It looks at how they interacted with the larger national Women’s Suffrage Movement, how it affected them and their actions, and how they in turn contributed to the larger movement, if they did at all. Profiles are on the following seven women: Hallie Q. Brown, Katharine Kennedy Brown, Martha McClellan Brown, Charlotte Reeve Conover, Jesse Leech Davisson, Louise Achey Kennedy and Katharine Wright (Haskell).
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Federated Club Women to Hear About a Man's World
A clipping of an article from the Dayton Journal about detailing the efforts of women's organizations in Dayton fighting for the women's rights on a variety of fronts.
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Constitution and By-Laws of the National Woman's Party
A draft of the Constitution and By-Laws of the National Woman's Party from the Third Congressional District in Dayton Ohio. This constitution and by-laws were created by the National Woman's Party Constitution Committee.
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Dayton Journal Clippings on Women's Issues
A group of clippings of the following stories about women's rights from the Dayton Journal: Status of Women in Different Countries Discussed by Group, National Women's Party Considers the Status of Sex, and National Women's Party Members Hear About Status of Sex in Mexico.
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The National Woman's Party Letter
A draft of a letter describing the efforts of The National Woman's Party and detailing a variety of issues that the party does and does not support for equality for women beyond suffrage.
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The Ohio Woman Voter
A copy of The Ohio Woman Voter newsletter that was published monthly. This issue includes the Program for a meeting of the Ohio League of Women Voters meeting, articles, a list of publications and more.
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Radio Speech
Katharine Kennedy Brown
A speech written for dissemination via radio by Katharine Kennedy Brown in favor of the Hoover administration. In this speech, Brown details the achievements of the President Hoover as well advocates for Ohio to vote for other Republican candidates in Congress to support the President in Washington.
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Katharine Kennedy Brown Voting
An image of Katharine Kennedy Brown, Dayton political activist and National Republican Chairwoman, voting for the first time in 1920.
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Headquarters News Bulletin: Vol.1, no. 12
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
The newsletter of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association covers events and people of interest to the suffrage movement in Ohio and nationally.
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![Letter, 1915, June 19, Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown] by Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1043/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1915, June 19, Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown] by Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage")
Letter, 1915, June 19, Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown]
Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage
A letter from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage discussing the forming of a branch of the union in each state and an invitation to a luncheon.
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![Letter, 1915, November 4, Mrs. Harvey C. Garber and Edna A. Stone to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown] by D. H. Garber and Edna A. Stone](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1045/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1915, November 4, Mrs. Harvey C. Garber and Edna A. Stone to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown] by D. H. Garber and Edna A. Stone")
Letter, 1915, November 4, Mrs. Harvey C. Garber and Edna A. Stone to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown]
D. H. Garber and Edna A. Stone
A letter from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage discussing the potential passage of the Shafroth-Palmer amendment or the Susan B. Anthony amendment and asking for support for both. The letter was written by Mrs. Harvey C. Garber (D.H. Curtis Garber) and Edna A. Stone.
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![Letter, 1915, June 12, Katherine Dexter McCormick to Mrs. Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Katharine Dexter McCormick](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1042/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1915, June 12, Katherine Dexter McCormick to Mrs. Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Katharine Dexter McCormick")
Letter, 1915, June 12, Katherine Dexter McCormick to Mrs. Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]
Katharine Dexter McCormick
A letter from Katharine Dexter McCormick of the National American Woman Suffrage Association inviting Brown to become a regent of the Volunteer League.
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![Letter, 1915, February 17, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1041/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1915, February 17, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton")
Letter, 1915, February 17, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown]
Harriet Taylor Upton
A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association discussing information about the Mississippi Valley Conference that will be held in Indianapolis from March 7-9.
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![Letter, 1915, July 21, Harriet Taylor Upton to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1044/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1915, July 21, Harriet Taylor Upton to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown] by Harriet Taylor Upton")
Letter, 1915, July 21, Harriet Taylor Upton to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]
Harriet Taylor Upton
A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown indicating her disappointment for Brown not coming to Springfield, the status of a mutual acquaintance, and more.
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Plan of Work
This two page flyer outlines the plan of work as ratified by the Ohio Women's Suffrage Association at their convention on December 4, 1914. It outlines the duties of various leading members, fundraising plans, and other important governing documentation.
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Letter, 1914, Clara Bewick Colby to Dear Members and Friends
Clara Bewick Colby
A letter from Clara Bewick Colby of the Federal Association to its membership detailing the status of various bills related to suffrage in Congress, work on a national amendment, state campaigns and more.
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![Letter, 1914, May 11, Clara Bewick Colby to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown] by Clara Bewick Colby](https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms147_correspondence/1035/thumbnail.jpg "Letter, 1914, May 11, Clara Bewick Colby to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown] by Clara Bewick Colby")
Letter, 1914, May 11, Clara Bewick Colby to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown]
Clara Bewick Colby
A letter from Clara Bewick Colby of the Federal Suffrage Association discussing the progress of the association by working to get Congress to recognize women's right to vote, and also asking for the recipient to become a member of the association.
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Declaration of Principles of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
A document outlining eighteen core principles of the Association as adopted in 1914, and further stating their support for the Hamill bill (H.R. 5139) that proposed reforms to the civil service retirement system.
