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Suffragist portraits
Title:
Suffragist portraits
Description:
(a) Mrs. Costigan, Dr. Parker, Mrs. Penfield, Dr. Hebord, Mrs. Catt, M. Shuler, M. Kennere. Building where, in March 1870, the first jury sat, in which women, as voting citizens, took part. (b) This tablet marks the site where the first woman jury served during March 1870. (c) Mrs. Louisa Swain. First woman voter in Wyoming, first in world. (d) Mrs. Martha Simon Boies Atkinson. The first woman bailiff in the world.
Date:
1900
Collection:
Carrie Chapman Catt Papers
Woman's National Weekly articles
Title:
Woman's National Weekly articles
Description:
Photocopies, several of which are partially cut off. Series of articles published in the Woman's National Weekly over a span of several months in 1913 concerning a peace envoy of seventeen prominent women sent out by the Woman's Republic and departing for Europe, including Belva Lockwood, who is referred to as the dean of the party. Lockwood is also listed as the Attorney General for the Woman's Republic. The goal of the envoy is to establish a "world-wide Republic of Women, in which all organizations of women throughout the world shall join without loss of their own individuality or interference with their own organization." Articles include photographs of the women in the envoy and from their trip.
Date:
1913
Collection:
Belva Ann Lockwood Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Cannot stay at Heronwood for long due to her work load. Her baggage at Chautauqua has gone astray.
Date:
1898-07-26
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. She is too busy to stay with Mariana Wright Chapman. Hopes to be at the Richmond and Buffalo Conventions.
Date:
1880-1905
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Sends Mariana Wright Chapman a list of financial contributors to the National American Woman Suffrage Association. States that they will be able to get out of debt without raising current contributions but does not want to ask State Association of New York to help with money "as we shall expect further favors from New York next year."
Date:
1896-12-19
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Declines Mariana Wright Chapman's invitation to a luncheon in order to prepare for the upcoming convention. Won't be able to meet Mrs. Blatch. He is losing her kitchen help: "I am much of the opinion that 'professional reformer' should be 'old maids' or 'widows without encumbrances."
Date:
1896-01-05
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Discusses preparations for an upcoming event, including notice of Miss Shaw's itinerary. Says that meetings in Baltimore have not been financially successful.
Date:
1896-04-19
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Accepts Mariana Wright Chapman's invitation to dinner, and states that her husband will also be there unless he does not return from Florida in time. Says that she has been writing her name as Carrie Chapman-Catt (her husband's last name was Catt) and signs her name in this way.
Date:
1893-12-27
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Florence Howe Hall letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Florence Howe Hall letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Florence Howe Hall was a writer, critic, and lecturer on women's suffrage. Invites Mariana Wright Chapman to give a speech at a convention she is planning. Notes that Carrie Chapman Catt suggested Hall's speech might be needed at a convention Mariana Wright Chapman is planning, and asks whether she may give it.
Date:
1898-04-14
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Susan B. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Susan B. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
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.
Date:
1896-12-31
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Has been ill with tonsillitis. Has written to Mrs. Avery for credentials.
Date:
1895-10-21
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Apologizes for and clarifies statements she made concerning suffrage.
Date:
1896-04-22
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Elizabeth Cady Stanton letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a suffragist, social activist, abolitionist, and a leading figure of the early women's rights movement. Mrs. Blatch is going away for the holidays so Chapman and Mrs. Catt should postpone their visit for the couple of weeks. She wants to talk over some points of social as well as political philosophy with them. Has cataracts in both eyes and is advised that she will be totally blind soon. Thinks Susan's book is "quite interesting, " but needs much "pruning." States that Susan B. Anthony often says that Catt is the only one "who can fill her place 'in paying her own salary.'" Closes by saying "there is much hard thankless work still ahead."
Date:
1891-1902
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Mary S. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Mary S. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
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.
Date:
1893-10-15
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Susan B. Anthony notes on Carrie Chapman Catt's address
Title:
Susan B. Anthony notes on Carrie Chapman Catt's address
Description:
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Gives Chapman Catt's address at the National American Woman Suffrage Association and recommends a route to her home; mentions Chapman Catt's tendency toward prompt action; explains why Chapman Catt chose not to take her husband's name after marriage.
Date:
1891-1900
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Susan B. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Susan B. Anthony letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Written on National American Woman Suffrage Association stationery. Hopes Mrs. Catt will be at the State Convention in Brooklyn and is disappointed that Catt was not invited to speak. Rev. Anna Shaw will speak in Dr. Gregg's Church on the 12th. Anthony hopes that Chapman will send notes to liberal ministers so that they might tell their audiences about the program.
Date:
1893-11-05
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Elizabeth Cady Stanton letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a suffragist, social activist, abolitionist, and a leading figure of the early women's rights movement. Since Miss Anthony will certainly resign in February, Stanton has heard a number of names proposed as President of the National Association: Mrs. Mariana Chapman, Mrs. Chapman Catt, Rev. Anna Shaw, Rev. Antoinette Blackwell, Mrs. Alice Stone Blackwell, Lillie Devereux Blake, Mrs. Taylor Upton. She thinks that Mrs. Chapman Catt would be a good choice for a number of reasons, but does not wish her opinion considered because she has withdrawn from active work.
Date:
1891-1902
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Expresses regret at having missed the opportunity to run into Mariana Wright Chapman at Miss Davies' dress shop. Expresses mixed emotions about her upcoming work and travel plans.
Date:
1896-07-28
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. She regrets being unable to make a meeting and informs Chapman that an article is about to be printed. Catt also hopes a wealthy Quaker will donate to the suffragist cause.
Date:
1897-08-26
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Title:
Carrie Chapman Catt letter to Mariana Wright Chapman
Description:
Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement. Dictated letter. Catt encloses the preliminary announcement of the Course of Study with with changes based on Chapman's suggestions (see Carrie Chapman Catt letter of 1898-07-26). Catt asks if the Annual Meeting will be held later that the "regular time" and states that if it is later, she has a suggestion that could help out Chapman financially but does not state the suggestion.
Date:
1897-08-10
Collection:
Mariana Wright Chapman Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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