Women’s suffrage in CT – Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

The 19th Amendment was passed 100 years ago. Click here to see a list of archival collections in Connecticut that contain materials on the women’s suffrage movement.

Women voters on a 1920s ledger (WCSU Archives)

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Recently digitized items added to the collection

Farewell dance given by the crew of the U. S. S. Bridgeport

Dublin Core Title Farewell dance given by the crew of the U. S. S. Bridgeport Creator unknown Description ~2.5 x 4.25", booklet, 6pgs Abstract Dance card booklet for a dance in Weymouth, England after World War I. Includes note from Bill regarding his lack of preferred partner. "The crew of the Bridgeport gave a dance […]

Fish-eye view of "Main Street New England" at the Danbury State Fair

Dublin Core Title Fish-eye view of "Main Street New England" at the Danbury State Fair Creator Lilly, Walter Description 4 x 10", photo print Abstract Lilly was a faculty member at WestConn in the late 1960s and inscribed this print to Truman Warner for Christmas. In addition to the image being shot through a fisheye […]

Wescon 1974

Dublin Core Title Wescon 1974 Alternative Title WCSC 1974 yearbook Description 9 x 12", 257 pgs Date 1974 Subject College yearbooks Has Version Page turner version