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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.

Lizzie Crozier French (1851-1926) TN

Lizzie Crozier French
  • Dynamic, well liked Knoxville leader who sought to make life better for all people.
  • Headed Female Institute so girls could get a good education when public supported schools would not admit girls.
  • Spearheaded the local and state efforts to get women’s right to vote – was active in both National American Women Suffrage Association and National Women’s Party.
  • Spearheaded numerous reforms from healthcare to education to equal pay.
  • Was most proud of her suffrage work, list “suffragist” as her occupation on her voter registration.
  • Was remembered as “One of the south’s best known and greatly beloved women”

Quotes:

“If you’re going to say it at all, say it loud!”

 

“I wish I could stand here today and say ‘Fellow Citizens’ but since I’m not recognized as a fellow citizen I must say citizens and fellow servants.”