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Votes for Women Centennial: Sandy Williams

Sandy Williams, editor and publisher of the Black Lens newspaper in Spokane, WA

Aired 11/04/2010

KSPS Documentaries

Votes for Women Centennial: Sandy Williams

Clip: Special | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Sandy Williams, editor and publisher of the Black Lens newspaper in Spokane, WA

Sandy Williams, editor and publisher of the Black Lens newspaper in Spokane, WA., talks about Women's suffrage from a black woman's perspective.

Aired 11/04/2010

KSPS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS

Funding provided by the Washington State Women's Commission and the Washington State Historical Society

The Brief Winning

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In 1883, Washington women briefly won the vote. (2m 7s)

Emma Smith DeVoe

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Emma Smith DeVoe was the organizer of the National Women’s Suffrage Association. (4m 37s)

Introduction

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In 1910, Washington became the fifth state to enact women suffrage. (2m 57s)

May Arkwright Hutton

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May Arkwright Hutton ran for the legislature in Idaho (2m 31s)

Men’s Role

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Women’s lives and choices were largely controlled by men. (2m 12s)

Modern Campaign

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The 1910 suffrage campaign was modern in scope. (4m 40s)

New Generation of Women

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Influencing a new generation of women suffragettes in Washington. (1m 26s)

The Seed of the Rebellion

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments (3m 20s)

Social Achievements

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Women wanted to gain the right and to enhance their societies. (6m 48s)

Two Examples of National Suffragist

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Abigail Scott Duniway, Susan B. Anthony, and the women’s suffrage movement. (6m 46s)

Votes for Women Centennial: Anita Morgan

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Blueprints for Learning teacher Anita Morgan helps preschoolers discover their world. (1m 1s)

Votes for Women Centennial: Kathleen O'Connor

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Kathleen O'Connor was the first female judge in the Spokane County Superior Court. (1m)

Votes for Women Centennial: Mandy Manning

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Spokane teacher Mandy Manning helps brand new immigrant and refugee students (1m)

Votes for Women Centennial: Marsha Wynecoop

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Marsha Wynecoop of Wellpinit, WA helps revitalize her Salish language. (1m 1s)

Winning the Right

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On November 8th, 1910, Washington women permanently won the right to vote. (3m 39s)

Women Christian Temperance Union

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The Women Christian Temperance Union was a widespread reform movement (4m 41s)

Women’s Clubs

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Women started to participate in women’s clubs to promote educational and political causes. (5m 32s)

KSPS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS

Funding provided by the Washington State Women's Commission and the Washington State Historical Society

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