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Scottish Women's Suffrage Movement, 1902-1933

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The Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for Women's Suffrage was a non-militant movement running during the period 1902-1933. The society was involved in campaigning for women’s suffrage and other issues regarding women’s rights. 

This collection contains documents covering the society's activities, including the campaigns for equal voting rights, the free distribution of information on birth control, and the removal of differential legislation for women in industry. The materials included are Committee meeting minutes, letter books, and reports, which cover everything from the recruitment and selection of female candidates to fundraising for local hospitals.

The collection provides an insight into how the society aimed to influence policymakers and promote women’s suffrage through non-militant means.

Comparatively little work has been done on the organisation and achievements of the non-militant suffrage societies, particularly the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies of which the Glasgow Association was a branch.

Elspeth Kin, People's Palace Museum, Glasgow

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Regarded as one of the less radical suffrage movements, The Glasgow and West of Scotland Society for Women's Suffrage used nonviolent campaign techniques, including lobbying MPs, to promote their cause.
The society played a vital role in the promotion and protection of women’s rights in Scotland, including the right to vote.
The society campaigned on many issues, including but not limited to; suffrage, the conditions in hospitals, getting women elected to town councils, and the removal of differential legislation for women in industry.
Content included in this collection gives an insight into the tactics of the society, the campaigns they undertook, and the inner workings of a campaign organisation.
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National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship, also Women and The Church
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Glasgow Committee and Sub-Committee of the Scottish Women's Hospitals
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Exchange for Voluntary Workers
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Women's Local Representation Joint Committee
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Glasgow Society for Equal Citizenship and Glasgow Women Citizens' Association
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15th - 22nd Annual Report, Glasgow Society for Women's Suffrage, 1916 - 1924
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Letter Book for 16th January 1917 - 26th January 1918
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Letter Book for 15th November 1915 - 15th January 1917