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Just Government League of Maryland women marching

Description

Women from the Just Government League of Maryland, a suffrage organization, marching in Columbus, Ohio. The women march down the street holding signs that read "Votes for women / Just Government League" and "Just Government League / Liberty or death / Don't tread on me." The sidewalk is full of onlookers and business' signage is visible in the background.

Creator

Date

1912-08-27

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Dimensions

4 x 5 inches

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

8054

Notes

The Ohio Woman's Suffrage Association (OWSA) organized a parade in Columbus on August 27, 1912 and newspaper articles confirm that members of the Just Government League of Maryland attended this event. A Robinson & Cherryholmes Dentists [sign seen in background] also existed at 49 North High Street in Columbus during the time of this march.

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Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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