Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association Record Book 1851-1886

The Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association's record book illustrates one of the earliest efforts for women's equality in Indiana. Founded in Richmond, Indiana, in 1851, and orginially known as the Woman's Rights Association of Indiana, the organization made an unconventional and controversial demand for women's equality in all political and social spheres. The volume contains minutes of the annual and semi-annual conventions, treasurers' reports, and the preamble and constitution of the Woman's Rights Association of Indiana. Hannah Hiatt of Winchester, Indiana, was its first president. Amanda M. Way and Mary F. Thomas were also associated with the organization's early history. A document pasted to the volume refers to a meeting of the Richmond (Indiana) Suffrage Society in 1886. Also included is a report concerning the founding of Howard University.Exhibited as part of "Treasures from the Collections - Celebrating 175 Years: 1830-2005." Second rotation