League of Women Voters of Virginia records, 1920-2011

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Creator:
League of Women Voters of Virginia
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Records, 1920-2011, of the League of Women Voters of Virginia consisting of correspondence, financial records, histories, lists, minutes, newsletters, publications, reports, studies, and other papers which document and detail the history, organization, and goals of the League of Women Voters of Virginia. Records describe the League's aim of working for women's rights and involving women in government and the political process.

Part of the collection has water damage, but is still accessible to patrons.

Biographical / historical:

The League of Women Voters of Virginia was originally founded as the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia 9 November 1909. During the passage of the 19th Amendment which allowed women to vote, the League of Women Voters of the United States was formed in Chicago, Illinois, 14 February 1920. The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia served as the forerunner of the League of Women Voters of Virginia which was established 9 September 1920. The League of Women Voters of Virginia encourages women to participate in the political process and in government. The League advocates for a wide range of women's issues, as well as other political and social issues.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the League of Women Voters of Virginia.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series:

  • Series I: Board Meeting Minutes, 1952-2009.
  • Series II: Councils and Conventions, 1951-2011.
  • Series III: Adminstrative records.
  • Series IV: Subject files.
  • Series V: Local Leagues papers.
  • Series VI: Publications.
Physical description:
37 cu. ft. and 80 boxes