League of Women Voters collection

Collection

Identifier: 04.LWV

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The League of Women Voters collection includes materials produced by the Michigan State Normal College chapter of the national organization, including their administrative papers. The collection has been divided into one series: Administration and History. This series includes the League's constitution, meeting minutes, and scrapbook pages which contain clippings, photographs, and other graphic materials.

Dates

Creation: 1925 - 1934

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History

The League of Women Voters is an American political organization that was founded in 1920 as a result of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution which granted women the right to vote. Though non-partisan, the organization seeks to influence policy through advocacy, and is represented by local chapters in all 50 states. The Michigan State Normal College chapter was organized by the Women's League, which represented female students at the College.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The League of Women Voters collection includes materials from the Michigan State Normal College chapter of the national organization from approximately 1925 to 1934.

Arrangement of Materials

The League of Women Voters collection has been divided into one series: Administration and History. This series includes the League's constitution, meeting minutes, and scrapbook pages which contain clippings, photographs, and other graphic materials.

Related Materials

For more on the Women's League, see the Associated Women Students (Women's League) records [04.AWS]:

https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/650