From hunger strikes to massive parades, the American women's suffrage movement grabbed the attention of citizens and politicians around the United States. Posters, lapel buttons, and even luncheonette plates carried the iconic phrase, "Votes for Women." Over time this phrase became not only a slogan, but a rallying cry for the movement. Today, museums, libraries, universities, and historic sites across the country care for the objects and places that tell the story of suffrage. Exploring Women's Suffrage through 50 Historic Objects brings together a selection of these cultural gems representing the milestones, people, and legacy of the long campaign for women's voting rights. Through color photos and short essays detailing each object's story, readers will not only find themselves in the action of a groundbreaking social and political movement, but they are also transported around the nation to the institutions and sites that are the keepers of the country's past.
Contents List of Illustrations Preface Timeline Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Early Years Chapter 1. Laying a Strong Foundation Chapter 2. Pawns of Politics Chapter 3. Change Begins With Education Chapter 4. Created Equal Chapter 5. "Ain't I A Woman?" Chapter 6. Dressing the Part Part II: Organizations Chapter 7. Organizing a Nation Chapter 8. What's Old Is New Again Chapter 9. Scandinavians for Suffrage Chapter 10. Votes for Justice Chapter 11. One of Many Cogs Part III: Symbols Chapter 12. Votes for Women Chapter 13. Loyalty, Purity, and Life Chapter 14. The War of the Roses Chapter 15. The Spirit of 1776 Chapter 16. Identity Erased Chapter 17. Martyr for the Cause Part IV: Consumer Culture and Publicity Chapter 18. The Modern Shopper Chapter 19. Posters as Publicity Chapter 20. All Buttoned Up Chapter 21. A Recipe For Success Chapter 22. Suffrage on the Silver Screen Part V: Allies Chapter 23. Catching Fire Chapter 24. Converting to The Cause Chapter 25. Men for Suffrage Chapter 26. If You Scratch my Back, I'll Scratch Yours Part VI: Roadblocks and Setbacks Chapter 27. Unrequited Love Chapter 28. Rampant Racism Chapter 29. A Formidable Opponent Chapter 30. Courting the System Chapter 31. The South Part VII: Tactics and Public Demonstrations Chapter 32. Read All About It! Chapter 33. Suffrage with a Side of Soup Chapter 34. On the Road to Victory Chapter 35. Lifting As We Climb Chapter 36. Lobbying for the Vote Chapter 37. Swimming for Suffrage Chapter 38. Falling into Line Chapter 39. Jailed for Freedom Part VIII: Milestones Chapter 40. Winning the West Chapter 41. Progressing in Politics Chapter 42. A Move Eastward Chapter 43. Walking Into History Chapter 44. Tipping the Scale Chapter 45. Mother Knows Best Part IX: Legacy Chapter 46. Under the Watchful Eye Chapter 47. Bridges of Hope Chapter 48. Taking the Next Step 0650 Chapter 49. Going Global Chapter 50. Reckoning with the Past ... and Future Appendix - Significant Suffrage Victories in the United States Bibliography Index About the Author
