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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.

Maria Adlina Isabel Emilia Otero-Warren (1881-1965) NM

Maria Adlina Otero Warren
  • Leader of the New Mexican branch of the Congressional Union (later the National Women’s Party) at the request of Alice Paul.
  • Insisted that suffrage literature be bilingual, which was crucial for engaging the Spanish-speaking community in New Mexico.
  • Successfully lobbied the New Mexico state legislature to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1920.
  • The first Latina to run for Congress (1922).

Quotes:

“Ratification of suffrage has been accomplished by the efforts of women all over the country. In every state, as was the case in New Mexico, women were the active element in bringing about ratification.”

 

“I will take a stand, and a firm one, whenever necessary for I am with you now and always.”