Belle C. Crichett, El Paso, 1917-1919
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
- El Paso
- 1917-1919
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (Person)
- Resolutions adopted at a special meeting of the Equal Franchise League of El Paso
- Letter from the Headquarters Secretary to Mrs. O.A. Critchett, on behalf of Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Mrs. Cunningham, providing results of El Paso School Board Elections
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, 1918 November 15
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Mrs. League
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, sending Christmas and New Year wishes
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, regarding the fundraising efforts for Suffrage
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Mrs. League, informing her recent illness which may affect the suffrage work
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, 1917 October 1
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