Indiana Womans Suffrage Association Record Book 1851-1886

Description:	The Indiana Womans Suffrage Associations record book illustrates one of the earliest efforts for womens equality in Indiana. Founded in Richmond, Indiana, in 1851, and orginially known as the Womans Rights Association of Indiana, the organization made an unconventional and controversial demand for womens 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 Womans 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 organizations 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.
Origin:	1851-1886
Created By:	Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association
Publisher:	Digital image 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc014/id/60
Collection:	Treasures from the Indiana Historical Society
Copyright:	This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org.
Geography:	Indiana
Subjects:	Hiatt, Hannah, fl. 1851 Way, Amanda M., 1828-1914 Thomas, Mary F., fl. 1851 Womans Rights Association of Indiana Howard University--History Womens rights--Indiana Civil rights Suffrage Suffragists

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