Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915

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Abigail Scott Duniway (1834-1915) was a leader in the women's suffrage movement in Oregon. The collection contains a letter dated April 11, 1914, that Duniway wrote to Barbara M. Booth, of Eugene, Oregon, in which Duniway describes her early education in Illinois, and her experiences as teacher in Oregon.

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Letter from Abigail Scott Duniway to Prince Lucien Campbell, President of the University of Oregon, asking him to use his influence to get one of her letters published in the Guard [Eugene Register-Guard]. Also includes a carbon copy of Campbell's reply.

Abstract Abigail Scott Duniway (1834-1915) moved to Oregon from Illinois in 1852 with her family on the Oregon Trail and kept a detailed journal of their travels. Duniway was later a key leader of the Woman's Suffrage Movement in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and she aided the national effort. This expansive collection contains her correspondence, published and unpublished literary works, documents pertaining to the suffrage movement, and a considerable amount of newspaper clippings reporting on...

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Speech given to women voters of Oregon urging them to vote yes against two proposed measures by H.J. Parkinson on the special election ballot of Nov. 4, 1913.

Abstract Collection consists of genealogical material and research, much conducted by Duniway family members. Included are letters and research regarding descendants of Abigail and Ben Duniway. There are tables and notes regarding the family history of John Tucker Scott and letters of his descendants. Included are tables, notes, books, photographs, and correspondence related to the family and clan of Anne Roelofson Scott. The James Scott papers include documents, correspondence, and other materials...

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Dorothy Morrison was an educator and writer. The collection includes manuscripts for two pieces, The Eagle and the Fort and Ladies Were Not Expected.