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

Commencement Exercises, May 22, 1992

Dublin Core Title Commencement Exercises, May 22, 1992 Creator Western Connecticut State University Description 8.5 x 11", 17 pgs Abstract Program for the spring commencement of 1992. Address delivered by Colonel Charles Wesley Scott. Date 1992 Subject Universities and colleges--Periodicals

Octagon House Views

Dublin Core Title Octagon House Views Creator Danbury Preservation Trust Description 1 black and white, 5 color slides Abstract View of the Danbury Octagon House from Spring Street and Elm Street. A view of the interior spiral staircase and a light fixture with ornate ceiling medallion (perhaps not from the Octagon House). Date 1982-1983

D.N.S. Class Day 1926

Dublin Core Title D.N.S. Class Day 1926 Alternative Title Jessie Tripp Scrapbook, page 7 Creator Jessie Tripp Description 8.5x11" Abstract A set of newspaper clippings glued to orange construction paper. The heading is "Normal School Has Class Day: Graduating Class has Afternoon of Fun Followed by Tea". Date 1926 Subject College students--United States