Women's Suffrage: A 100 years since Women Won the Vote
The Euclid Avenue women’s suffrage headquarters, pictured in 1912, was the site of celebrations when East Cleveland voters approved city suffrage in 1916. Holding the flag is Judge Florence E. Allen; Lucia McBride is facing camera on far left. (Library of Congress)
Celebrating the path of women's suffrage that was fought to win the 19th Amendment enabling women to vote.
Book Titles
Articles, Resources and Videos
Women's History Month: Cleveland suffragettes, protests and parades since 1869 (vintage photos)
Women’s suffrage was a giant leap for democracy. We haven’t stuck the landing yet.
Suffrage Isn’t ‘Boring History.’ It’s a Story of Political Geniuses.
The History of the Color White and Women's Suffrage Movement: How the color became a symbol of sisterhood and solidarity.
First-Ever Statue Of Real Women In Central Park Unveiled On 19th Amendment Anniversary
Guide to CWRU Common Reading 2020: "The Woman's Hour" by Elaine Weiss -Research Guide from KSL
Timeline of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the U.S.
"Failure is Impossible" --Video from Cleveland History Center
What You Need to Know About Women’s Suffrage | NowThis--Video
Photos
Suffrage Club Flyer from the Flora Stone Mather College Equal suffrage League
A float from a 1912 parade in downtown Cleveland. (Plain Dealer Historical Photograph Collection)
Suffragist in the Family - Jennifer Smith's, (author of this research guide), ancestor, 6th cousin, 4x removed on mother’s side
Emily Howland
(November 20, 1827 – June 29, 1929)
A philanthropist and educator. Especially known for her activities and interest in the education of African-Americans,
she was also a strong supporter of women's rights and the temperance movement. Howland personally financed
the education of many black students and contributed to institutions such as the Tuskegee Institute.[1]
Short Video Women's History: Emily Howland's role in Suffrage, Temperance, and African American Rights
"Time Capsule at the Crossroads": The Howland Suffrage Poster Collection
Seymour Library hosts talk about suffragist Emily Howland
Maybe you have a suffragist in your family tree, too!