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- "The Father and the Saviour of Our Country," 1865 - During the late 19th century, no one would have equated Abraham Lincoln with the most esteemed American of all time, George Washington. Opinions about President Lincoln were too divisive. But the more Lincoln was paired with Washington, the stronger his reputation grew until, by the early 20th century, Lincoln--"man of the people"--eclipsed the more aristocratic Washington in popularity.
- 1865
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"The Father and the Saviour of Our Country," 1865
During the late 19th century, no one would have equated Abraham Lincoln with the most esteemed American of all time, George Washington. Opinions about President Lincoln were too divisive. But the more Lincoln was paired with Washington, the stronger his reputation grew until, by the early 20th century, Lincoln--"man of the people"--eclipsed the more aristocratic Washington in popularity.
- Letter from John Quincy Adams to James Madison, 1819 -
- June 18, 1819
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Letter from John Quincy Adams to James Madison, 1819
- "Motor" Magazine, Bound Volume for January-September 1919 -
- January 1919-September 1919
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"Motor" Magazine, Bound Volume for January-September 1919
- Book, "The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments," 1800 - At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
- 1776-1800
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Book, "The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments," 1800
At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
- Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918 - 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.
- July 11, 1918
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Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918
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.
- Olive Schultz at the Wheel of a Buick Automobile with Other Suffragists Prior to the New York to Washington, D.C. Suffrage Hike, 1913 - In 1913, National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) activist Rosalie Jones led a well-publicized hike from New York City to Washington, D.C. Jones's "army" of suffragists hiked more than 200 miles in 20 days, distributing literature and delivering speeches along the way. Olive Schultz piloted the group's scout vehicle. Reaching Washington on March 3, the hikers joined thousands of demonstrators in a NAWSA-organized suffrage procession.
- 1913
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Olive Schultz at the Wheel of a Buick Automobile with Other Suffragists Prior to the New York to Washington, D.C. Suffrage Hike, 1913
In 1913, National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) activist Rosalie Jones led a well-publicized hike from New York City to Washington, D.C. Jones's "army" of suffragists hiked more than 200 miles in 20 days, distributing literature and delivering speeches along the way. Olive Schultz piloted the group's scout vehicle. Reaching Washington on March 3, the hikers joined thousands of demonstrators in a NAWSA-organized suffrage procession.
- Pearlware Punch Bowl, 1790-1800 - In 1787, colonial representatives met in Philadelphia. After much debate and compromise, they drafted a constitution uniting Americans under a strong government and placing ultimate power in the hands of the people. Americans celebrated this founding document as the embodiment of freedom and independence. This punch bowl, made in England for the American market, commemorated the "glorious constitution."
- 1790-1800
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Pearlware Punch Bowl, 1790-1800
In 1787, colonial representatives met in Philadelphia. After much debate and compromise, they drafted a constitution uniting Americans under a strong government and placing ultimate power in the hands of the people. Americans celebrated this founding document as the embodiment of freedom and independence. This punch bowl, made in England for the American market, commemorated the "glorious constitution."
- Postage Stamp Issued in 1940 for the 75th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution -
- 1940
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Postage Stamp Issued in 1940 for the 75th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Postcard for Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, "I Do Not Believe in Woman Suffrage," 1919-1920 - During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This membership postcard for the Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage supported these assessments.
- 1919-1920
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Postcard for Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, "I Do Not Believe in Woman Suffrage," 1919-1920
During the struggle for women's voting rights in the early 20th century, many men and some women strongly opposed the notion of women voting. These "anti-suffragists" argued that women were both physically and emotionally incapable of dealing with the strains of politics. This membership postcard for the Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage supported these assessments.
- "We Do as Much, We Eat as Much, We Want as Much - Sojourner Truth," Voting Rights Poster, 2020 - Established in 1879 in Nashville, Hatch Show Print is the oldest working letterpress shop in the United States. They produced thousands of posters for the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and other entertainment venues, nation-wide. Hatch's aesthetic is defined by its massive library of vintage wood type and hand-carved images. This poster was created in 2020 to support voting rights.
- 2020
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"We Do as Much, We Eat as Much, We Want as Much - Sojourner Truth," Voting Rights Poster, 2020
Established in 1879 in Nashville, Hatch Show Print is the oldest working letterpress shop in the United States. They produced thousands of posters for the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and other entertainment venues, nation-wide. Hatch's aesthetic is defined by its massive library of vintage wood type and hand-carved images. This poster was created in 2020 to support voting rights.