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"Is It Fair?"
An argument written by the Legislative Committee of Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs for the passage of an amendment to the Illinois state constitution allowing women in the state to vote.
Illinois Laws Need Women's Votes
A publication calling for womens' votes to revise inadequate laws pertaining to women and social issues.
Historic Rest Cottage
A booklet describing the history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union's Rest Cottage, formerly the home of the Willard family, in Evanston, Illinois.
Frances E. Willard house, or Rest Cottage
Postcard depicting the Frances E. Willard house, or the Rest Cottage, in Evanston, Illinois. Served as safe work space for members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
What Is the WCTU?
A booklet outlining the history of the WCTU and how to become a member of the organization.
Declaration of Principles
A pamphlet outlining the principles of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as specified by Frances E. Willard.
Temperance Certificate
A certificate renouncing the use of alcohol by members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Rest Cottage, or Frances E. Willard house
A color postcard featuring Rest Cottage, an important work space of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Also the previous home of Frances E. Willard.
"Suffrage for Women"
Article in the Evanston Index describing Carrie Chapman-Catt's upcoming lecture on suffrage at First Congregational Church in Evanston.
"Suffrage Bazaar is Attraction"
Newspaper account of plans for suffrage bazaar at Hotel LaSalle, in which Evanston women took a leadership role.