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Suffrage Materials

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:

Ruth Herr Papers (MS-91)

Katherine Kennedy Brown Papers (MS-146)

Martha McClellan Brown Papers (MS-147)

In the Archives Video Series

For more information on these collections, please visit Wright State University Special Collections and Archives.

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Twenty-Ninth Annual Convention. Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Program of the twenty-ninth annual convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association held in Columbus, Ohio on December 3-4, 1914.
Letter, 1914, Parade Committee to Dear Friend [Martha McClellan Brown]

Ohio Woman Suffrage Parade Committee

A letter from the Ohio Woman Suffrage Parade Committee calling potential suffragists and demonstrators to march in the Ohio Woman Suffrage Parade.
Letter, 1914, April 25, Agnes E. Ryan to Dear Suffragist [Martha McClellan Brown]

Agnes E. Ryan

A letter from Agnes E. Ryan of The Woman's Journal offering suffragists and demonstrators the opportunity to sell issues of The Woman's Journal during their parade on May 2nd.
Letter, 1914, December 10, Harriet Taylor Upton to Martha McClellan Brown

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown about receiving her "auxiliary dues of the Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club" and she makes a reference to "the trouble with Miss Quinby."
Letter, 1914, December 14, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear President [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association referencing an enclosed plan of work that was developed at the State Convention and asking for the help of the president to "put it into operation."

Note: The original copy was very difficult to read due to fading. This copy has been edited in the attempt to make the digital version of the letter easier to read.
Letter, 1914, February 3, Harriet Taylor Upton and Mrs. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown discussing options for reimbursing Upton for visiting Cincinnati and other matters related to an upcoming conference.
Letter, 1914, September 1, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear President [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association discussing her assessment of the various political supporters for women's suffrage in both democratic and republican parties at the most recent convention and detailing the efforts of the association as well.
Facts for Delegates: Convention 1913

A report of budgetary costs and statistics of the "National Association" for the past year.
Letter, 1913, February 22, Mrs. Richard Burleson to Dear Madam [Martha McClellan Brown]

Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson

A letter from Mrs. Richard Burleson, the Grand Marshall of the Washington Parade March communicating information about where the Ohio Delegation should form to march, the location of refreshments and a rest area, and more.
Telegram, 1913, February 21, Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson to Harriet Taylor Upton

Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson

A telegram from Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson to Harriet Taylor Upton indicating where the Ohio Delegation of marchers should form prior to the Washington March Parade
Letter, 1913, October 16, Mary Ware Dennett to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

Mary Ware Dennett

A letter from Mary Ware Dennett of the National American Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown regarding an estimate of the total number members of the association.
Letter, 1913, February 27th, W. P. Fallon to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

W. P. Fallon

A letter from W.P. Fallon to Martha McClellan Brown that the people that were riding the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company line to attend the suffrage parade in Washington have been moved to the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club

Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club

A directory of officers, committees, and members of the Harriet Taylor Upton Study Club and the schedule of club meetings for September 1913 through May 1914. The club’s constitution is included in the document. Martha McClellan Brown served as president.
Letter, 1913, November 12, William Littleford to Mrs. McClelland Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

William Littleford

A letter from William Littleford of the Men's League for Woman Suffrage to Martha McClellan Brown with information about the Twenty-Eight Annual Convention of the Ohio State Suffrage Association, and potentially requesting that Brown sell tickets.
Letter, 1913, October 8, Adina Myers to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

Adina Myers

A letter from Adina Myers of the Law Offices of Andrews, Harlan, & Andrews to Martha McClellan Brown indicating that she and two others will be attending a luncheon at the Sinton.
Ohio’s Big Suffrage Parade

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

A flyer and registration form for a parade sponsored by the Ohio Woman Suffrage Organization to be held in Cleveland on October 3, 1914.
Twenty-Eighth Convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Ohio Woman Suffrage Association

Program for the twenty-eighth convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association held in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 18 and 19, 1913.
Letter, 1913, February 17, 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 regarding organizing transportation via train for 500 marchers.
Letter, 1913, February 26, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear Club President [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association asking for a status update about the "Plan of Work adopted at the Columbus Convention." She also writes that Carrie Chapman Catt will be the featured speaker for their upcoming conferences.
Letter, 1913, May 27, Harriet Taylor Upton to Dear Club President [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association regarding sending an annual report from the association and requesting that local clubs get together to read the report.
Letter, 1913, May 30, 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 apologizing for not responding to a previous letter. She also mentions that she would be happy to speak at a program in October, and that she only requires the organization to pay or share her travel expenses.
Letter, 1913, November 26, Harriet Taylor Upton to Mrs. Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

Harriet Taylor Upton

A letter from Harriet Taylor Upton of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association to Martha McClellan Brown discussing her hope that Brown will be attending a convention in Washington.
Letter, 1913, October 11, Harriet Taylor Upton and 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 about the cost of Upton's travel expenses and about how Brown's club could reimburse her.
Letter, 1913, September 23, 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 regarding Upton's plans to come to Cincinnati for a reception and lecture.
Letter, 1913, February 21, Anna Kelton Wiley to Mrs. M. McClellan Brown [Martha McClellan Brown]

Anna Kelton Wiley

A letter from Anna Kelton Wiley to Martha McClellan Brown directing Brown to contact Miss Eugenie Deguerin or a Mrs. MClung to secure accommodations for a stay in Washington D.C.