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Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Source |
University of Iowa Libraries |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.052.010 |
Credit line |
University of Iowa Libraries - Iowa City, Iowa |
Description |
"Give Us the Ballot" by Lilla C. Bliven is a song dedicated to the Political Equality Club of Emmetsburg, IA. The Political Equality Club was a women's activist group based around the ideals of women's suffrage. This piece was published by J.S. Atkinson. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Women's Suffrage was a massive movement in Iowa's history. It took place during a period of great reform, not just in Iowa, but all across the nation as well. The first Political Equality Club in Iowa was formed in Des Moines. Here, women met to discuss politics, national news, and women's suffrage. Women's suffrage and the Temperance (Prohibition) Movement went together due to many women involved in the suffrage movement also supporting Prohibition. This made many "wets" oppose women's suffrage. Though men and women fought hard for women's suffrage, their efforts kept falling short until 1919 when Congress finally allowed women the right to vote. This object connects to the following standard: Standard SS.8.25 Iowa Government: A lesson could be created on the Women's Suffrage Movement in Iowa. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Palo Alto |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Women's Experience Women's Rights Women's suffrage |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the University of Iowa Digital Library and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
