Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918
THF277259 / Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
Suffragists in the early 20th century joined local suffrage leagues and associations to advocate for women's right to vote. In July 1918, the Dearborn (Michigan) chapter of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County met to learn about organizing efforts and elect officials. Michigan suffragists worked tirelessly over the next few months to pass a state suffrage amendment.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Notebook
Date Made
11 July 1918
Subject Date
1918
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.551.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Marking material)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 6.75 in
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