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Women's Suffrage Headquarters

Date: 06 1918
Description: Group of women including Ada James (in checked dress at center) at the suffrage headquarters. A map of Wisconsin is hanging on the wall at right and anothe...
Historical Essay

James, Ada Lois (1876-1952)

Suffragist, Social Worker and Reformer
Biography of suffragist, social worker and reformer Ada Lois James.
Historical Essay

Hooper, Jessie Annette Jack [Mrs. Ben Hooper] (1865-1935)

Suffragist and Lecturer
Biography of Jessie Annette Jack Hooper, prominent suffragist in Wisconsin civic reform groups and women's organizations.
Historical Essay

Brown, Olympia 1835-1926

Suffragist and Minister
Biography of suffragist and Universalist minister Olympia Brown, the first female minister in America.
Historical Essay

Stearns, Lutie Eugenia 1866-1943

Librarian, Lecturer, Reformer and Author
Biography of Lutie Eugenia Stearns, librarian, lecturer, reformer and author who helped establish the Wisconsin Free Library Commission.
Historical Essay

Woman Suffrage Tunic

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Parade tunic worn by Wisconsin suffrage supporter during Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, 1916. (Museum object #1956.1450)
Historical Essay

A Wisconsin Connection to Wounded Knee

The Story of Lost Bird
Discover this harrowing story that brings together a feminist pioneer and the infant her husband found in the aftermath of Wounded Knee.
Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

The Woman's Suffrage Movement

How Years of Failure led to Success
Discover the history of suffrage in Wisconsin, and how the state became the first to ratify the 19th amendment after many difficulties.
Historical Essay

Berger, Meta Schlichting (1873-1944)

This Milwaukee born woman successfully advocated for progressive reforms in the educational system and was influential in the Milwaukee socialist movement.
Historical Essay

La Follette, Belle Case (1859-1931)

This woman was the wife of "Fighting Bob" La Follette. Read about her influence in politics, specifically in the woman's suffrage and pacifist's movements.
Historical Essay

Theodora Winton Youmans and Women's Suffrage

Read about this Wisconsonite, whose leadership in the Women's Suffrage Movement helped Wisconsin become the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Newspaper Article/Clipping

How earliest enthusiasts led sisters

Date: 1924-12-21
County: Richland
City: Richland Center
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Richland Center, the cradle of suffrage in Wisconsin

Date: 1924-12-21
County: Richland
City: Richland Center
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Monument for pioneer suffragist

Date: 1930-10-22
County: Vernon
City: Viroqua
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Viroqua's historic spot;; suffrage address in 1856

Date: 1920-12-23
County: Vernon
City: Viroqua
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Journal writer hears Carrie Chapman Catt give stirring address

Date: 1924-11-02
County: Dane
City: Madison
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Unveil tablet to honor pioneers of league this spring

Date: 1931-02-11
County: Dane
City: Madison
Newspaper Article/Clipping

National honor sought for Madame Anneke

Date: 1930-04-27
County: Milwaukee
City: Milwaukee
Newspaper Article/Clipping

It was an honor to wind watch for Mme. Anneke

Date: 1930-04-27
County: Milwaukee
City: Milwaukee

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