Scottish Women's Suffrage Movement, 1902-1933
Glasgow Women's Suffrage Movement, 1902–1933
Comparatively little work has been done on the organisation and achievements of the non-militant suffrage societies, particularly the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies of which the Glasgow Association was a branch.People's Palace Museum, Glasgow
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Learn how Scottish suffragists campaigned for women's right to vote
The Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for Women's Suffrage was a non-militant movement running during the period 1902–1933. The society was involved in campaigning for women’s suffrage and other issues regarding women’s rights.
This collection contains documents covering the society's activities, including their campaigns for equal voting rights, the free distribution of information on birth control, and the removal of differential legislation for women in industry. The materials included are Committee meeting minutes, letter books, and reports, which cover everything from the recruitment and selection of female candidates to fundraising for local hospitals.
The collection provides an insight into how the society aimed to influence policymakers and promote women’s suffrage through non-militant means.
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Scottish Women's Suffrage Movement, 1902-1933...
Glasgow Women's Suffrage Movement, 1902–1933
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Highlights
Licensed to access 15th-22nd Annual Report, Glasgow Society for Women’s Suffrage, 1916–1924
Commencing with the passage of the Representation of the People Bill, these Annual Reports chart the progress of the society and of the suffrage movement as a whole from 1916–1924. The reports contain a summary of legal changes strived for and made during this time period.
Insights
- Regarded as one of the less radical suffrage movements, The Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for Women's Suffrage used nonviolent campaign techniques, including lobbying MPs, to promote their cause.
- The society played a vital role in the promotion and protection of women’s rights in Scotland, including the right to vote.
- The society campaigned on many issues, including but not limited to; suffrage, the conditions in hospitals, getting women elected to town councils, and the removal of differential legislation for women in industry.
- Content included in this collection gives an insight into the tactics of the society, the campaigns they undertook, and the inner workings of a campaign organisation.
