This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes Republican George Graham's opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. The interviewer writes that, despite opposition, he "may be even amenable if carefully handled."
This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes Republican George Graham's opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. The interviewer writes that, despite opposition, he "may be even amenable if carefully handled."
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card on a meeting with South Carolina Democrat Fred Dominick notes he opposes the Equal Rights Amendment, saying, "The normal woman knows her place."
This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card on a meeting with South Carolina Democrat Fred Dominick notes he opposes the Equal Rights Amendment, saying, "The normal woman knows her place."
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1924 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes Rep. John Morrow's support for the Equal Rights Amendment. "I feel this is an obvious step and that women should be admitted into full participation with men in every field," he says.
This 1924 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes Rep. John Morrow's support for the Equal Rights Amendment. "I feel this is an obvious step and that women should be admitted into full participation with men in every field," he says.
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
Republican J. Banks Kurtz of Pennsylvania, who opposed the Equal Rights Amendment, tells his interviewer in 1928, "If this amendment were passed, you could say, 'Now, we had a man president of the US last year; in order for things to be equal, we must have a woman president next year.'"
Republican J. Banks Kurtz of Pennsylvania, who opposed the Equal Rights Amendment, tells his interviewer in 1928, "If this amendment were passed, you could say, 'Now, we had a man president of the US last year; in order for things to be equal, we must have a woman president next year.'"
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1930 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes John Box's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. He pledges his support, with his interviewer noting Box "thinks his daughter should have every right which his son has."
This 1930 National Woman's Party congressional voting card notes John Box's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. He pledges his support, with his interviewer noting Box "thinks his daughter should have every right which his son has."
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card indicates a meeting with Republican John Tilson of Connecticut didn't go well.
This 1928 National Woman's Party congressional voting card indicates a meeting with Republican John Tilson of Connecticut didn't go well.
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1923 National Woman's Party congressional voting card outlines a meeting with Republican Frank Crowther of New York. Crowther says he would support the Equal Rights Amendment if it didn't interfere with rights already granted to women, particularly regarding protective labor legislation.
This 1923 National Woman's Party congressional voting card outlines a meeting with Republican Frank Crowther of New York. Crowther says he would support the Equal Rights Amendment if it didn't interfere with rights already granted to women, particularly regarding protective labor legislation.
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
In this undated National Woman's Party congressional voting card, the interviewer writes that amendment supporter Republican Rep. Charles Kading of Wisconsin "does not know of any department in Washington where women haven't equaled or excelled men."
In this undated National Woman's Party congressional voting card, the interviewer writes that amendment supporter Republican Rep. Charles Kading of Wisconsin "does not know of any department in Washington where women haven't equaled or excelled men."
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.
This 1924 National Woman's Party congressional voting card documents a meeting with Morton Hull of Illinois. Hull doesn't commit on the Equal Rights Amendment but says he supports women's rights. "My wife has it 60/50 now," he tells his interviewer.
This 1924 National Woman's Party congressional voting card documents a meeting with Morton Hull of Illinois. Hull doesn't commit on the Equal Rights Amendment but says he supports women's rights. "My wife has it 60/50 now," he tells his interviewer.
National Woman's Party Collection, Washington, D.C.