Circular Letters, 1915-1919
The Cunningham Papers are divided into 9 series and 10 boxes making up approximately 9 linear feet spanning the years 1914 to 1964. The papers include correspondence, press releases, news clippings, programs, bulletins, speeches, expense accounts, campaign lists, strategic plans and organizational materials.
These materials document Mrs. Cunningham's heavy involvement in the National American Woman Suffrage Association, the Texas Equal Suffrage Association, other state suffrage associations, politics, political campaigns, anti-vice, labor, war efforts, Democratic Party Activity plus documentation of her activities in later years.
Perhaps of most interest is a collection of suffrage material from each county of Texas during 1918 and 1919. This is a very important time for the Texas Equal Suffrage Association in particular as it culminated in legislative approval for woman suffrage in state primary elections in 1918 and in universal woman suffrage in 1920.
Dates
- 1915-1919
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (Person)
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to the executive board of the Texas Woman Suffrage Association, 1916 May 3
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Suffragist, opposing the election of Mrs. W. D. Lamar as the President of the Daughters of the Confederacy
- Circular letter to suffragists, suggesting how to find a candidate's public attitude towards Woman's Suffrage, Signed by Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from the Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Suffragists, 1915 June 18
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750