Women in politics -- Connecticut
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
League of Women Voters of Connecticut records
Collection
Identifier: RG106
Abstract
The Connecticut League of Women Voters (CLWV) was founded at New Haven, Connecticut on January 18, 1921. The league was formed as the initiative of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association (CWSA) came to an end with ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote. The non-partisan league was organized to educate newly enfranchised women voters and in turn use the voting power of members to press for legislative reforms. The league spent...
Dates:
1918-1957
