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A Fierce Sisterhood: Virginia's Suffragist Leadership
Facing strong opposition, Virginia's suffrage groups -- like their national counterparts -- placed charismatic and well-connected women in charge of their campaign for the vote. Individuals like Lila Meade Valentine, Adele Clark, Mary Munford, and Jane Porter Barrett used their financial, political, and social clout in their battles for female equality. Their unique contributions were essential to the success of the movement. |