Sen. John L. McClellan Agrees to Co-Sponsor E.R.A.

Letter sent to Miss Aurelle Burnside in response to her request that Sen. McClellan co-sponsor the Equal Rights Amendment.AURELLE BURNSIDE LEGISLATION E QUAL RIGHTS COPY February , 1955 Miss Aurelle Burnside State Le islation Chairman Ark. Fed. of B. & P . W. Clubs El Dorado, Arkansas Dear Miss Burnside: This acknowledaes your letter of February 7 reg- garding the Equal Rightll Amendment. I will confer with Senator Butler riaht away about it. I have been a co- sponsor of this measure in the past and may coneent to do ao again. While I am of the impression that many do not understand the full impact of this proposed Constitutional Amendment, still I have taken the position that if our women want it, then I shall support it. With kindest regards , I am Sincerely yours, John L. McClellan J LMc:h