Woodhull Collection

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away. Date: 1871

Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), ca 1872. Private Collection

Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), c. 1870. Private Collection

Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), Between 1866 and 1873. Private Collection

Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City
SUFFRAGE: WOODHULL SISTERS. Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City on election day, 1871

Victoria Woodhull in a dramatic court case
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), an American womens rights activist, involved in family row which leads to a dramatic court case

Womens Rights / Woodhull
Noted American activist Victoria Woodhull presents her ideas to the House Judiciary Committee, in the Capitol, Washington Date: 11 January 1871

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Oil over a photograph

VICTORIA C. WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan! : cartoon, 1872, by Thomas Nast attacking Victoria Claflin Woodhull as an advocate of Free Love

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Get Thee Behind Me, (Mrs) Satan! Cartoon, 1872, by Thomas Nast attacking Victoria Claflin Woodhull as an advocate of Free Love

BEECHER-TILTON SCANDAL. Testimony in the great Beecher-Tilton scandal case illustrated. Lithograph from a drawing by James E. Cook, c1875

WOODHULL & CLAFLIN, 1922. Seated front row: Victoria Claflin Woodhull and Tennessee Celeste Claflin, American womens rights activists, photographed surrounded by fellow suffragettes, 1922

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. Victoria Claflin Woodhull reading her argument in favor of womens suffrage before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives in

Suffrage: Woodhull Sisters
SUFFRAGE: WOODHULL SISTERS. Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, unsuccessfully attempting to vote in New York City on election day, 1871. Color engraving

VICTORIA CLAFLIN WOODHULL (1838-1927). American reformer. George Francis Train (with pistol) visiting Victoria Claflin Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin

CHOLERA BROADSIDE, 1849. Broadside issued by the New York Sanatory Committee during the cholera epidemic of 1849

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Woodhull: Pioneering Women's Rights Activist and Fearless Reformer In 1871, a group of determined women gathered at a New York polling station, their hearts filled with hope and determination. They were there to exercise their right to vote, a right denied to them solely based on their gender. Among these brave souls was Victoria Claflin Woodhull, an extraordinary woman who would go down in history as one of the leading figures in the fight for women's suffrage. Born in 1838, Victoria Woodhull was a force to be reckoned with. Her unwavering belief in equality led her on a path that challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries. In captivating photographs from the era, we catch glimpses of her fierce spirit shining through her eyes and confident stance. Between 1866 and 1873, Woodhull tirelessly fought for women's rights alongside her sister Tennessee Claflin. Their attempt to cast their votes during the election day of 1871 became an iconic moment captured forever in line engravings depicting their courageous act. But Woodhull's activism extended far beyond voting rights. She fearlessly spoke out against injustice and advocated for social reform throughout her life. In dramatic court cases that captivated public attention, she stood tall against those who sought to silence her voice. Her resilience is evident even today as we gaze upon oil paintings capturing her essence as an American reformer. One such painting portrays Woodhull with strength and determination while another boldly labels her "Mrs Satan, " highlighting the backlash she faced for challenging traditional gender roles. Victoria Claflin Woodhull left an indelible mark on history as she fought relentlessly for what she believed in – equal rights for all individuals regardless of gender or social standing. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of activists striving towards true equality.