Elizabeth Herndon Potter, concerning federal amendment and personal to MFC, 1918-1919
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
- 1918-1919
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. Potter, informing to expect delay in response to her letter to Mrs. Cunningham
- Letter from J. P. Tumulty to Elizabeth Potter
- Status of African-American voters Vs. White Women Voters
- Letter from Mrs. Elizabeth H. Potter to President Woodrow Wilson
- Letter describing the politicians reaction towards Texas Suffrage bill at Washington
- Letter from the Texas Equal Suffrage Association to President Woodrow Wilson, 1918 October 2
- Letter from Elizabeth Herndon Potter to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Elizabeth Herndon Potter to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, about Postmaster General Burleson against women's suffrage
- Letter from Elizabeth Herndon Potter, recording her suffrage work with senators
- Letter from Elizabeth Herndon Potter to Minnie Fisher Cunningham, reporting her meetings with senators
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