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Ida Husted Harper was a writer and suffragist who wrote a biography of Susan B. Anthony. The pamphlet advertises the biography and includes a synopsis and comments from critics.

A letter, newspaper clipping, and notes from Susan B. Anthony to Martha Schofield concerning the upcoming 30th Woman's Rights Convention in Rochester, New York. Pages 1-2: Letter written on National Woman Suffrage Association letterhead. Invites Schofield to attend the annual Woman's Rights Convention next month, saying, What a pleasure it would afford us to see and hear one who has stood at the front of the army [sp] of freedom and equality at the south all these years. Pages 3-4: Note written on a printed 16th Amendment petition form (opposite side lists the Constitution of the NWSA and its officers of 1877-1878). Anthony requests the names of "earnest and influential" women from South Carolina who support women's suffrage and would be willing to represent South Carolina at the convention; there is a need for southern women representatives. Page 5: Note from Anthony encouraging subscription to and dissemination of the "National Citizen" journal published by Mrs. M. J. Gage. Page 6: Newspaper clipping reporting the upcoming 30th annual Woman's Rights Convention. Page 7: NWSA envelope addressed to Martha Schofield.

Written in part from Susan B. Anthony's home. On National American Woman Suffrage Association letterhead; addressed to educator Caroline F. Putnam, who taught at an African American school in Virginia. Comments on the dedication of a monument to Frederick Douglass in Rochester, which Howland attended at the invitation of Susan B. Anthony. Discusses attending the Afro-American Council with Anthony and meeting Helen Pitts Douglass and Ida B. Wells at Anthony's home. Remarks on Mrs. Douglass's desires for her husband's remains. Discusses a misunderstanding between Anthony and Putnam. Mentions that Howland's sister-in-law Hannah and niece Isabel had gone to a sanitarium in Elmira.

Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Thinks that asking for Presidential suffrage is impractical, and it might threaten the broader campaign; she doesn't think that the National Association has the courage to oppose Mr. Blackwell. Opposes Mrs. Blake's going before the legislative committees and believes that she has usurped her authority to act for the State Association. Comments on the Edwin C. Pierce tract that Mariana Wright Chapman sent.

Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She gave a half hour talk at the American Federation of Labor and had a very good reception; they will probably adopt a resolution with the help of Mr. Gompers. Desires Mariana Wright Chapman to get two petitions signed so that one each can be presented in the Assembly and Senate. Heard Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells of Boston, anti-suffragist, speak on what women of the 19th century owe to women of the 20th.

Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She clarifies that it is important that Mariana Wright Chapman comes to Des Moines at an earlier date than planned. Mentions Mrs. Catt and fundraising in New York. Discusses suffrage movement strategy and how to focus money and resources to serve practical purposes, such as making an impact in the state of Iowa.

Mary S. Anthony played an important role in the women's rights movement in the 19th century and was Susan B. Anthony's sister. Thanks Mariana Wright Chapman for her hospitality. Notes that she has insisted that Mrs. Catt attend "Our State Convention" rather than go to Colorado. Expresses anxiety and excitement about the State Convention (of the New York State Women Suffrage Association) and describes it. Praises Mrs. Greenleaf for her work supporting Susan B. Anthony.

Fragment. Mary S. Anthony played an important role in the women's rights movement in the 19th century and was Susan B. Anthony's sister. Discusses distributing literature and fundraising banquets; mentions the "Sherbert Episode" when she was served alcohol (see Mary S. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman, A00180005).

Mary S. Anthony played an important role in the women's rights movement in the 19th century and was Susan B. Anthony's sister. Discusses her and Susan B. Anthony's stay with Mariana Wright Chapman and her aversion to alcohol, particularly in her role as a suffrage activist.

Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She writes that she is shocked to learn that the Dankers have both passed away.