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Wyoming’s Grand Old Man Joseph Carey
Many people who have visited Wyoming’s capitol city at one time or another have probably driven on Carey Avenue. This well-traveled thoroughfare goes through the heart of Cheyenne on the west side of the State Capitol. But from where does … Continue reading
Posted in Family history, Political history, Suffrage -- United States, Uncategorized, Women -- suffrage, Women's suffrage, Wyoming history
Tagged Charles D. Carey, Joseph Maull Carey, Robert Carey, Robert D. Carey, Susan B. Anthony, women's suffrage, Wyoming Territorial Supreme Court, Wyoming Territory
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The Searchlight Club: Elevating Cheyenne’s African American Women
August 26 marks the date in 1920 when American women were enfranchised equally with their male counterparts. Nonetheless, African American women continued facing barriers to voting for decades, as well as negative stereotypes, harassment, and unequal access to jobs, housing, … Continue reading
suffrage \ noun suf·frage \ ˈsə-frij , sometimes -fə-rij \ Definition: The right to vote, especially in political elections
Wyoming is unique among the states that form our nation, in granting women the right to vote in 1869. The territory of Wyoming paved the way for the rest of the country, not only by being the first to allow … Continue reading
Posted in American history, Gender Equality, Suffrage -- United States, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Women -- suffrage, Women in Politics, women's history, Women's suffrage, Wyoming history
Tagged American Politics, Gender equality, Political Equality, Suffrage, Voting Rights, Women in Government, women's suffrage, Women's Equality, Women's Rights
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Making Democracy Work: The League of Women Voters of Wyoming
The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 at the final convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association with the purpose to teach women how to use their new voting power. Since then, the League has played an … Continue reading