Dora Kelly Lewis letter to Louisa W. Kelly, 5 March 1918

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Date created 1918-03-05
Creator Lewis, Dora Kelly, 1862-
Description

Dora Kelly Lewis was an ardent supporter of women’s suffrage. She was active in the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) before joining the National Woman’s Party (NWP), where she served as chairman of finance, national treasurer, and head of the ratification committee. Her correspondence to family members details her advocacy and experiences while campaigning for women's rights. This particular letter was sent from Dora to her mother, Louisa.

Size 4 pages
Type text
Subjects Lewis, Dora Kelly, 1862- | Correspondence | National Woman's Party | National American Woman Suffrage Association | Women--Suffrage | Women--Suffrage--United States | Women--History--19th century | Women--History--20th century | United States. Constitution. 19th Amendment | Newport (R.I.)
Geographical location Newport (R.I.) | Training Station Rd Newport, Rhode Island
Language English
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Local identifier 16945
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Dora Kelly Lewis correspondence (2137) (explore contents)

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