Emma A. Fox papers, 1847-1852.

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Emma A. Fox papers, 1847-1852.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/429905281

Relate to her activities in the Daughters of the American Revolution, General Federation of Women's Clubs, Detroit Parliamentary Law Club and her involvement in women's suffrage and equal rights. Some personal and family papers.

30 linear ft. (59 boxes, 1 wallet, 2 volumes, 1 large mansucript)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7492018

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Fox family.

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Fox, Emma A. (Emma Augusta), 1847-1945

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Born March 29, 1847 in Nineveh, N.Y.; married Charles Edgar Fox in 1876. Her mastery of parliamentary procedure grew out of the need for better methods in women's organizations which were then growing into a force in the struggle for women's rights. She became an authority in the subject and her book, Parliamentary Usage for Women's Clubs, published in 1902 is still used by many organizations. In 1899 she founded the Detroit Parliamentary Law Club. She promoted the organization of the Women's Mu...