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The Women’s History and Resource Committee
researched and created a trifold which included historical pictures
of the suffragettes.
The trifold was exhibited at the Lincoln Public
Library. Handouts were available to patrons including a brochure
that included the books describing the movement that are available
to borrow at the library, bookmarks, and, for children, a Flat Susan
B. to color. In addition, the club donated two books to the
children’s collection: How Women Won the Vote and Elizabeth Started
All the Trouble.
To celebrate the importance of women in leadership roles, the club
additionally recognized 25 women who have made a difference in their
community.
To celebrate the 19th Amendment, the club hosted a socially
distanced “Equal-A-Tea” for members at the home of Lynn Spellman. A
short program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th
Amendment was presented, followed by the ringing of bells 19 times
to mark the occasion. Members dressed in the suffragists colors of
white, purple and gold and enjoyed socializing for the remainder of
the morning.
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As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club
we are proud of our history of supporting the push to give women the
vote. The Lincoln Woman’s Club has been an active part of the
community since 1896, twenty-four years before the 19th amendment
was added to the Constitution.
If you would like more information about the GFWC Lincoln Woman’s
Club, contact Ellen Dobihal at
edobihal@
gmail.com. The club
meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
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