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Anne Martin, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Anne Martin, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Anne Martin, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Anne Martin, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Anne Martin, between 1910 and 1920. American activist, suffragist, pacifist, and author Anne Henrietta Martin in her office, holding a copy of The Suffragist'. Martin was president of the Nevada Equal Franchise Society; speaker and executive committee member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the Congressional Union; instrumental in obtaining for the women of Nevada the right to vote; active in the suffrage movement in England, working with Emmeline Pankhurst; first national chairman of the National Woman's Party; first woman to run for the United States Senate
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In this evocative photograph, Anne Henrietta Martin, a pioneering American activist and leader in the women's suffrage movement, is captured in her office, surrounded by the paraphernalia of her political crusade. Dressed in a simple blouse and skirt, Martin sits at her desk, her expression serious and determined as she holds up a copy of "The Suffragist," the official publication of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Martin was a formidable figure in the fight for women's rights, serving as president of the Nevada Equal Franchise Society, speaker and executive committee member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the Congressional Union. Her efforts were instrumental in securing the right to vote for women in Nevada. Martin's activism extended beyond her native country, as she was also an active participant in the suffrage movement in England, working closely with Emmeline Pankhurst. In 1914, Martin became the first national chairman of the National Woman's Party and the first woman to run for the United States Senate. Her office, as depicted in this photograph, is a testament to her tireless dedication to the cause. The room is cluttered with papers, files, and a glass-fronted filing cabinet, all bearing the weight of her political endeavors. A small desk lamp casts a warm glow on the papers strewn across the desk, while a large, ornate scrutoire adds an air of sophistication to the space. This photograph, taken by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated herself to the pursuit of women's rights and political equality. Martin's legacy continues to inspire generations of activists and politicians, as she remains a symbol of determination, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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