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Object Name |
Portfolio |
Source |
State Historical Society of Iowa |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.019.002 |
Credit line |
State Historical Society of Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa |
Description |
This portfolio contains some of the writings and correspondence of Carrie Chapman Catt, an Iowa woman's suffrage leader. Catt grew up near Charles City, Iowa, and later attended what is today Iowa State University. Catt served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association from 1900 to 1904 and was the founder of the League of Women Voters (1919) and the International Alliance of Women (1904). Content can be used with the following standards: 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government and SS-U.S. 9-12.23 Iowans Influence U.S. History in a lesson on women's suffrage. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
After graduation from college, Catt moved to California with her husband for several years before returning to Charles City. Once home, she became involved with the Iowa Woman Suffrage Association and served as their secretary and state organizer from 1890-1892. While working in the Iowa chapter, Catt also began to work with the National American Women's Suffrage Association. In 1892, Catt was asked by Susan B. Anthony to address Congress about gaining the right to vote for women. Soon after, Catt became president of NAWSA and served two terms from 1900-1904 and 1915-1920. In her new position, Catt led successful campaigns in states such as New York, who approved the new voting amendment in 1917. In 1920, the amendment was passed nation-wide by Congress. During WWI, Catt also participated in anti-war causes and peace organizations, along with Jane Addams. Catt turned down the leadership position of these groups as she believed it would hurt her voting campaigns. During this time, the Red Cross and NAWSA decided to work together to provide relief to those in need. After some time, Catt left the peace organizations to focus more on her women's suffrage work. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Floyd |
People |
Chapman Catt, Carrie |
Relation |
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Search Terms |
Government Political System Women's Experience Suffrage Women's rights Diaries |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the State Historical Society of Iowa 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. |
