Broadside quoting activists promoting equal suffrage rights regardless of race.
Though not overtly stated, the underlying message is opposition to the proposed women's suffrage amendment. By highlighting statements about racial equality, the broadside exploits southern fears that African Americans will gain the right to vote. Handwritten notes and illustrations on the page...
Format: | Electronic |
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/12351 |
Summary: | Though not overtly stated, the underlying message is opposition to the proposed women's suffrage amendment. By highlighting statements about racial equality, the broadside exploits southern fears that African Americans will gain the right to vote. Handwritten notes and illustrations on the page demonstrate the intended effect. |
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