Mrs. John Davis, concerning finances of organization, 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
- 1917-1919
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (Person)
- Letter to Mrs. John Davis, informing closure of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association and its reincorporation as the Texas League of Women Voters
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Anna B. Cade, regarding the transfer of expense approval
- Letter of support from Ella Pomeroy to Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Telegram from Mrs. John Davis to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, refusing to attend the board meeting called by Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter sent to Mrs. John Davis, regarding expenses of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association
- Telegram from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Mrs. John Davis, about the board meeting called to discuss the conflict between them
- Letter from Mrs. Jessie Daniel Ames to Mrs. E. League, regarding finances
- Letter to the Board Members of Texas Equal Suffrage Association
- Financial statement of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association, 1917 October 29
- Letter from Marguerite Davis to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham and Anna B. Cade, about approving expenses of Texas Equal Suffrage Organization
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Mrs. John Davis, Recording Secretary, 1918 August 9
- Letter from Mrs. John Davis to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Mrs. John Davis to Mrs. Cunningham
- Letter from Marguerite R. Davis to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
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