LibGuides: October 1920: Celebrating the Centennial of Women's Suffrage: Get Out the Vote, 1920

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Isle of Safety and Princess Theater, Hartford, 1914 (Hartford History Center Glass Negatives, H033)

Several local theaters provided their audiences with election results on Election Day, November 2, 1920. Many clubs had gatherings for their members, as well.

Following ratification, many organizations did their part to celebrate the accomplishment, encourage women to register, make them informed voters, and provide them with time to get to the polls.

Advertisement, Hartford Courant, September 26, 1920

"Voting Machines," Hartford Courant, October 9, 1920; "Autos," Hartford Courant, October 12, 1920; Advertisement, "Feminine Topics," Hartford Courant, September 19, 1920.

Rally, Hartford Courant, September 17, 1920; Portion of G. Fox advertisement, Hartford Courant, October 28, 1920.