Abigail Scott Duniway papers, 1852-1915 (bulk 1880-1915).

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Abigail Scott Duniway papers, 1852-1915 (bulk 1880-1915).

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The collection, which represents only a small portion of Duniway's papers, includes: the records of the Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association, including minute book, membership and account books, constitutions, a small amount of correspondence, and a copy of a letter from Susan B. Anthony regarding the woman's suffrage movement; and records of the Duniway Publishing Company, consisting of cash, mailing and advertising ledgers (1880-1886) of the publication The new northwest. Also included in the collection is a typescript copy of journal kept by Abigail Scott Duniway during her family's overland trek from Illinois (April 2, 1852) to Oregon City (September 28, 1852) on which her mother and youngest brother died. The transcript contains an introduction written by Leslie Scott. A subscription list from the Oregon State Secular Union from 1891, and a scrapbook with reviews of the book "David and Anna Matson" can also be found in the collection.

1.35 cubic feet (3 document cases, 1 reel microfilm)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906

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Susan B. Anthony (born Susan Anthony; February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) was an American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family committed to social equality, she collected anti-slavery petitions at the age of 17. In 1856, she became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society. In 1851, she met Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who became her lifelong friend and co-worker in social reform activ...

Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association.

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Scott, Leslie M., 1878-1968.

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Oregon State Secular Union.

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Duniway Publishing Company

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Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915

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A writer, newspaper publisher, and promoter for women's rights, Abigail Scott Duniway was Oregon's strongest voice for the cause of woman's suffrage. Born Abigail Jane Scott in 1834, she left Illinois for Oregon with her family in 1852, where she met her husband Ben Duniway. The couple settled in Yamhill County, but because of financial difficulties and Ben's permanent injury in a wagon accident, they had to sell their land. The couple moved to nearby Lafayette, where Abigail taught school and, ...