Suffrage

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A Community in Conflict

Digital Exhibit

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1907

After securing local voting rights in 1891, area suffragettes worked to expand those rights—even as others continued their efforts to keep women from voting.

Digital Exhibit

Biographies

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Annette, Madame

Sophia Huggins (1831-1903) or “Aunt Sophia” as she was known by her clientele, was a claimed cl...

Biography

Anthony, Susan B.

Please note: Susan B. Anthony did not live in, was not born in, and is not buried in McLean Cou...

Biography

Colby, Dr. June Rose

June Rose Colby, known to friends and family as Rose, was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio on June 4...

Biography

Ewing, Hazle Buck

World traveler, pioneering activist, environmentalist, and philanthropist, Hazle Buck Ewing was...

Biography

Funk, Florence Mae Risser

Florence Mae Risser Funk (1871-1923) was one of McLean County’s most renowned suffragists and s...

Biography

Hanson, Ethel Hamilton

Ethel Hamilton Hanson was a popular member of society circles and active in educational, politi...

Biography

Henderson, Effie

Effie Henderson was born on October 29, 1859 in Towanda, Illinois. Her parents, Franklin and Sa...

Biography

Blog

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McHistory: Bloomington Suffragist Lobbies in Springfield

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

Blog Post

McHistory: Fighting to get women right to vote

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

Blog Post

McHistory: Multitalented suffrage leader promoted women’s health and the vote

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

Blog Post

McHistory: The Roots of Feminism

Listen to the audio on WGLT's website hereMcHistory goes back in time to explore big momen...

Blog Post