Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1890 April 4 (pt. 2)
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Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1890 April 4 (pt. 2)
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The Filson Historical Society Special Collections
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Mss BJ L894
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The Pres gave a brief sketch of work done by the Asso'n for the year.
Mrs Rogers proposed that Miss Clay be invited to lecture here. No definite action taken in this matter as to appointing a date. Mrs. Avery proposed that Mrs. [Laura Orniston] Chant [of London, England, presently traveling in the U.S.] be invited to lecture in this city. Mrs. Johnson stated that Dr. Jones had written to Mrs. Chant inviting herto come, and offering the use of the Unitarian church, but at that time an answer had not been received, and therefore no formal action was taken.
Mrs Johnson was asked to give a report on the proceedings of the National Convention recently held in Washington. She stated that splendid addresses were made; that Mrs. Stanton's election as President gave general satisfaction; that it was the decision of the Convention that all suffrage work for the season be concentrated in South Dakota. A speech made in favor of placing suffrage on an educational basis was enthusiastically received. This last point was taken up in the meeting and discussed at some length; the general opinion being that the ignorant vote of both sexes should be eliminated.
Mrs Avery moved that the Sec'y should write to Dr Clokey for a copy of his lecture delivered before the Asso'n November 1st. Seconded, and carried.
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The Pres gave a brief sketch of work done by the Asso'n for the year.
Mrs Rogers proposed that Miss Clay be invited to lecture here. No definite action taken in this matter as to appointing a date. Mrs. Avery proposed that Mrs. [Laura Orniston] Chant [of London, England, presently traveling in the U.S.] be invited to lecture in this city. Mrs. Johnson stated that Dr. Jones had written to Mrs. Chant inviting herto come, and offering the use of the Unitarian church, but at that time an answer had not been received, and therefore no formal action was taken.
Mrs Johnson was asked to give a report on the proceedings of the National Convention recently held in Washington. She stated that splendid addresses were made; that Mrs. Stanton's election as President gave general satisfaction; that it was the decision of the Convention that all suffrage work for the season be concentrated in South Dakota. A speech made in favor of placing suffrage on an educational basis was enthusiastically received. This last point was taken up in the meeting and discussed at some length; the general opinion being that the ignorant vote of both sexes should be eliminated.
Mrs Avery moved that the Sec'y should write to Dr Clokey for a copy of his lecture delivered before the Asso'n November 1st. Seconded, and carried.
(cont'd on next page)
Citation
Louisville Equal Rights Association, “Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1890 April 4 (pt. 2),” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 27, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/856.