Marion Colley Boyd papers, 1915-1948 (bulk 1915-1917).

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Marion Colley Boyd papers, 1915-1948 (bulk 1915-1917).

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The collection consists of papers of Marion Colley Boyd from 1915-1948. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, and printed material. The collection centers upon her early (1915-1917) activities with the woman's suffrage movement in Georgia and New York, her work with the League of Women Voters of Georgia, and the Democratic Party. Also includes material relating to her service as a delegate to the 1924 Democratic National convention in New York and her role in the controversy over the adoption of the "Klan plank" by the convention.

1 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Democratic National Convention (1924 : New York, N.Y.)

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Boyd, Marion Colley.

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Marion Colley Boyd, journalist and political and social reformer, resided in Washington, Georgia. From the description of Marion Colley Boyd papers, 1915-1948 (bulk 1915-1917). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478253 ...

Ku Klux Klan 1915-....

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The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a late date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all White, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions. From the descript...

League of Women Voters of Georgia

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Democratic Party (Ga.)

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