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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Women Do Want the Vote Handbill, c. 1915, Ms2025-027, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Women Do Want the Vote Handbill was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July 2023.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Women Do Want the Vote Handbill was completed in May 2025.

Administrative History

The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia was founded in 1909 in Richmond. The group traveled around Virginia lobbying for womens voting rights, which included distributing handbills and literature. The group disbanded in 1920, after the 19th admendment was put into place.

External source:

McDaid, Jennifer. Equal Suffrage League of Virginia (1909–1920). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/equal-suffrage-league-of-virginia-1909-1920. Accessed May 19, 2025.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a handbill called "Women Do Want the Vote" from the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, located in Richmond, that list organizations of women and men that support women votes. Organizations include the International Council of Women, International Council of Nurses, and the National Educational Association.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Women -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Women Do Want the Vote Handbill by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).