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League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette, Indiana

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1920 -

Historical Information

In 1920, with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, The National American Woman Suffrage Association reformed itself as the League of Women Voters. State organizations, including Indiana's generally followed this reorganization pattern and the Tippecanoe County League of Women Voters was fromed in April of 1920. Although the League's first task was teaching newly enfranchised women the mechanics of registering and voting, it has evolved into a non-partisan political organization whose purpose is to encourage the informed and active political participation of all citizens. The State League had its third annual convention in Lafayette in 1922. Ada Whittredge (Ellswort) Stuart was the first President of the Tippecanoe County League and also served on the State board. In 1956 the county league divided into two leagues: The Lafayette League of Women Voters and the League of Women Voters of West Lafayette to better serve their individual municipalities. However, in 1962 the Leagues merged back into one entity as The League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette. Over the years, the League has researched, debated, and advocated for a variety of local social political issues, such as environmental concerns in the Wabash watershed, parks and recreation, public utilities, welfare, youth issues, neighborhood identity, zoning decisions, and education reforms.

Citation

MSP 55, League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 55
Scope and Contents The League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records document the history and administrative actions of various League of Women Voters organizations in the Greater Lafayette area.  Types of materials include correspondence, photographs, news clippings, administrative records, printed ephemera, programs, financial records, and websites. Links to the archived website can be found in "External Documents".
Dates: Majority of material found within 1965 - 2000; 1920 - 2019

League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records, addition 07

 Unprocessed — Box: Communal Accessions 46
Identifier: 20200221.3
Dates: 1979 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1980; Majority of material found within 2015 - 2019

League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records, addition 08

 Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20210119

League of Women Voters of Greater Lafayette records, addition 09

 Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023-138

Professional Service, 1950 - 1985

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 9
Scope and Contents This series contains materials documenting Helen Schleman's professional service and membership in various women's advocacy groups at the local, state, and national level. Materials include correspondence, newsletters, clippings, reports, notes, and speeches.
Dates: 1950 - 1985