Fayette Equal Rights Association records

Abstract

The Fayette Equal Rights Association records (dated 1917-1920; 0.1 cubic feet; 1 folder) contains a minute book and correspondence generated by the Fayette Equal Rights Association.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Fayette Equal Rights Association records
Date
1917-1920 (inclusive)
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Women -- Suffrage
Women -- Political activity -- Kentucky.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Women.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Preferred Citation
49m30: [identification of item], Fayette Equal Rights Association records, 1917-1920, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
The Fayette Equal Rights Association was a chapter of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association, which worked to gain women the right to vote at the state and federal levels.
Scope and Content
The Fayette Equal Rights Association records (dated 1917-1920; 0.1 cubic feet; 1 folder) contains a minute book and correspondence generated by the Fayette Equal Rights Association. The minute book begins in 1917 and reflects the Association's lobbying activities with state and federal officials in the cause of woman suffrage. There are records of other group involvements as well, particularly in "Home front" activities during World War I.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Fayette Equal Rights Association records, 1917-1920

  • Box VF-3, folder 1
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