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Women's Suffrage Museum Events & Cultural Center

Mission statement for Suffrage Coalition Inc.’s Project: Women’s Suffrage Museum – Events & Culture Center - Locate and preserve the epic history of the movement that brought democracy to the other half of our citizens. Use accurate, immersive storytelling to inspire future generations to value their rights and faithfully perform their duties as citizens.

Catherine Talty Kenny (1874-1950) TN

Catherine Talty Kenny
  • Intellectual of the Tennessee suffrage movement and highly regarded for her organizational skills.
  • Chairperson of the Ratification Committee of the Tennessee Equal Suffrage League and organized a statewide effort to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment.
  • Vice President of the Tennessee Equal Suffrage Association, Inc.
  • President of Tennessee League of Women Voters in 1921.
  • Organized a suffrage parade that was a great success.
  • Claimed that her interest in politics grew out of her mothering responsibilities.
  • Credited with getting President Wilson to urge Governor Roberts to call the Special session for suffrage.

Quotes:

“The women stood firm against all bribes and threats.”

 

“We are so proud of Tennessee and the wonderful victory here.”