Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence letters to Miss Ferguson, 1910-1911.

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Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence letters to Miss Ferguson, 1910-1911.

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The collection consists of two letters to a colleague in the Women's movement, Miss R. Ferguson, including: 9 Sept. 1910, addressed to My dear little Comrade, a brief note about their current activities; 1 May 1911, on WSPU letterhead, thanking Miss Ferguson for her letter and contribution, and asking her help in organizing a Procession.

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Ferguson, Rachel, 1893-

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Rachel Ferguson was a British author and humorist known for her witty take on Victorian domestic comedy. Trained as an actress, she left the stage and worked in a hospital in World War I. She became drama critic for the Sunday Chronicle, and drew praise for her own play parodies. She was a major contributor to Punch, displaying a wit and charm that later transferred successfully to her novels. She was also active in social reform, notably women's movements. From the description of Ra...

Pethick-Lawrence, Emmeline, 1867-

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Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence was born into a large family in Bristol. A rebellious child, she became a social worker in London, organizing a club for young working-class girls. Exposed to extreme poverty, she converted to Socialism; her marriage to wealthy lawyer Frederick Lawrence required his conversion, and an agreement to adopt the joint name Pethick-Lawrence. She was active in the Women's Social and Political Union, until she was expelled for disagreeing with their more radical programs. She r...