Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1891 March 6 (pt. 2) - 1891 May 1 (pt. 1)
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Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1891 March 6 (pt. 2) - 1891 May 1 (pt. 1)
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The Filson Historical Society Special Collections
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Mss BJ L894
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whose lecturing tour through the State, and delivery of three lectures in Louisville, was due mainly to the liberality and efforts of two of our members -Mrs. M. H. Johnson and Mrs. B. F. Avery. Miss. Shaw's first visit was on March 8th, at which time she spoke at 3 PM in Harris' Theatre, subject; “True Manliness,” and at 7:30 in Trinity M.E. Church, on : “Strength of Character.
The second visit was on March 23rd, when the lecture was on “The Fate of Republics,” at McCauley's Theatre, in the evening. The attendance at all the lectures was good, and a favorable impression made.
Minutes of Meeting May 1st 1891
The regular monthly meeting of the E.R. Asso. convened at the usual place and hour. After being called to order by the President, the members present united in repeating the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved, having been held over for want of a quorum at the April meeting. The Treasurer read her report, showing a balance in the treasury of $10.82. April being the time for the annual meeting and election of officers, that business remained to be transacted at this meeting
The election was held, and resulted in the retention of those in office, who are as follows: Mrs. M. A. Watts, President, Mrs. C. A. Leech Vice President, Mrs. M. F. Rogers, Treasurer, and Mrs M. F. Hibberd Secretary. The chairmen of Committees: Mrs. B. F. Avery, Literature. Mrs. M. H. Johnson, Press. Mrs Bergmann, Hygiene and
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whose lecturing tour through the State, and delivery of three lectures in Louisville, was due mainly to the liberality and efforts of two of our members -Mrs. M. H. Johnson and Mrs. B. F. Avery. Miss. Shaw's first visit was on March 8th, at which time she spoke at 3 PM in Harris' Theatre, subject; “True Manliness,” and at 7:30 in Trinity M.E. Church, on : “Strength of Character.
The second visit was on March 23rd, when the lecture was on “The Fate of Republics,” at McCauley's Theatre, in the evening. The attendance at all the lectures was good, and a favorable impression made.
Minutes of Meeting May 1st 1891
The regular monthly meeting of the E.R. Asso. convened at the usual place and hour. After being called to order by the President, the members present united in repeating the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved, having been held over for want of a quorum at the April meeting. The Treasurer read her report, showing a balance in the treasury of $10.82. April being the time for the annual meeting and election of officers, that business remained to be transacted at this meeting
The election was held, and resulted in the retention of those in office, who are as follows: Mrs. M. A. Watts, President, Mrs. C. A. Leech Vice President, Mrs. M. F. Rogers, Treasurer, and Mrs M. F. Hibberd Secretary. The chairmen of Committees: Mrs. B. F. Avery, Literature. Mrs. M. H. Johnson, Press. Mrs Bergmann, Hygiene and
(cont'd on next page)
Citation
Louisville Equal Rights Association, “Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1891 March 6 (pt. 2) - 1891 May 1 (pt. 1),” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 25, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/867.