El Paso County; Erath County, 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)
- Copy of resolution taken by Mr. Frank Batt towards the State Convention
- Letter from Minnie Fisher Cunningham to Mrs. Critchett, regarding the campaign for women to pay poll taxes
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Belle C. Crithett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from Belle C. Crtichett to Minnie Fisher Cunningham
- Letter from National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage to County Chairman of the Democratic Party
- Letter from Martin L. Calhoun to R. M. Dudley, 1919 March 31
- Letter from Mrs. James B. Wells to the County Chairman of Democratic Party and a copy of Mr. Frank Balt's resolution
- Letter from Belle C. Critchett to Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
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Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
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