The League of Women Voters was founded in Savannah on May 6, 1920 by Miss Mildred Cunningham. The organization grew out of the Equal Suffrage Party of Chatham County that had worked for the passage of the 19th Amendment. The group held its first meeting at the public library in Savannah, and was originally known as the Savannah League of Women Voters. The purpose of this organization can be found in its charter, which states that it will be "a nonpartisan league" designed "to foster education in citizenship and to support improved legislation." The League became inactive during the 1930s, but reactivated during World War II. It has been active ever since in promoting citizenship and educating the public about important political issues.
From the description of League of Women Voters of Savannah-Chatham : records, 1948-1988 / League of Women Voters of Savannah-Chatham. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 43886791
