Wagner, Mary Swain (1865-?)

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Jane Addams to Ada Lois James, December 12, 1911

Belle Case La Follette to Jane Addams, January 10, 1912

Jane Addams to Crystal Eastman, May 24, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, May 28, 1912

Martha Carey Thomas to Jane Addams, July 15, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, August 3, 1912

Anna Howard Shaw to Jane Addams, August 16, 1912

Ada Lois James to Jane Addams, August 19, 1912

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Birth Date

1865

Birthplace

New York

Biographical Text

Mary Swain Wagner was a graduate of Vassar College, Wagner established the College Inn in 1902 with Anne Edith Lapham. Later called Wagner Inn, this inn served as lodging for alumnae and guests, and as a gathering area for students and suffrage groups. Wagner was an active suffragist, aiding the movement in both New York and Wisconsin. She served as the Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage Association's lobbyist in 1911 when Senator James introduced a suffrage bill. Later, Wagner formed the Political Equality League with Ada L. James after feeling alienated from the WWSA.