Duniway, Abigail Scott, 1834-1915
Person
Biographical Note
Abigail Scott Duniway (October 22, 1834 - October 11, 1915) was an American women's rights advocate, newspaper editor, and writer whose efforts were instrumental in gaining voting rights for women. She was born Abigail Jane Scott, October 22, 1834 on a farm near Groveland, Illinois and died October 11, 1915 (aged 80) in Portland, Oregon. She was known for women's suffrage leadership, writing, journalism, and pioneer farming.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Coronation of Womanhood posters
Collection
Identifier: Coll839
Abstract
Two copies of a poster entitled “The Coronation of Womanhood,” and the corresponding identification key. The poster was commissioned and designed by Abigail Scott Duniway in 1884 to honor supporters of the equal-suffrage movement.
Dates:
1884-1885