Produced to appeal to woman voters, this Progressive Party pamphlet includes Jane Addams' nomination speech, a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Addams, the party plank on equal suffrage, and the party's plans for democratic rule and social and industrial justice.
A reminder to register to vote and listing of candidates for the trustees of the State University, an election which Illinois women were allowed to vote. Also includes biographical information about the candidates.
Addams argues that women's suffrage is a natural extension of the progress of democracy and offers examples throughout the world where woman are gaining the vote.
Addams argues for women's increased participation in politics and defends her decision to back a political party. This is one of a series of articles she prepared for the Central Press Association as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.
A draft of Addams' defense of Theodore Roosevelt's stance on suffrage rebutting Ida Husted Harper's sharp criticism the candidate. The letter was published on August 25.
A draft of Addams' defense of Theodore Roosevelt's stance on suffrage as given at the Progessive Party convention in rebuttal of Ida Husted Harper's sharp criticism the candidate. The letter was published on August 25.
Sanders describes the new roles that members of the Jane Addams Club have taken on since it became a part of the Progressive Club. Sanders also describes the activities of the temperance movement.
Grinnell discussed how she became a supporter of woman suffrage and the Progressive Party, and of woman suffrage, giving Jane Addams credit for inspiring her.
Kellor informs Roosevelt that his pick for the Progressive Party's National Committee violates the decisions made at the party convention about who was eligible and who was tasked with making the selection.
Bok responds to Kellor's offer to write an article about the Progressive Party Platform aimed at housewives, noting that he has already spoken to Addams about an article along the same lines.
Addams discusses a telegram sent by Millicent Garrett Fawcett to Theodore Roosevelt endorsing his candidacy, plans to publicize the endorsement and Addams's articles on Progressivism.
