Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- New York (State) -- History

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This collection consists of the papers collected by Kathleen Reilly, a women's rights activist and one of the seven women dubbed the "Rochester Topfree Seven" in 1986. The materials date between 1986 and 1991. The materials consist of news articles, newspapers, newsletters, notes, photographs, brochures, legal documents, publicity, membership information and reference for C.L.A.W. (Challenging Laws and Attitudes against Women), and reference for the Topfree movement.

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The Monroe County League of Women Voters records document a local organization established in 1924 to promote informed and active participation in government. The collection includes photographs, reports, study outlines, lists, financial records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and other papers, documenting the League’s membership activities, voter services, programs of study, and actions taken primarily during 1932-1943.

Abstract The Rochester Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Records document an organization established in 1893 to improve educational, social, and economic conditions for women and children. The collection includes business and financial records, including meeting minutes, financial statements, and correspondence; philanthropic papers documenting numerous charitable projects; commemorative and promotional materials, including newsletters, flyers, and anniversary booklets; visual materials...

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Susan Brownell Anthony (1820-1906) was an American reformer and advocate of woman’s rights. She crusaded for temperance and the abolition of slavery, but is best known for her work in the national woman’s suffrage movement, which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the constitution.

The collection contains correspondence and miscellaneous printed material dealing with Miss Anthony and the suffrage movement. The letters also deal with family and personal matters.