Anna Laurens Dawes

American author and anti-suffragist

Anna Laurens Dawes - American author and anti-suffragist
Born

May 14th, 1851
174 years ago

Died

1938
87 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1851, this individual was an author and a prominent anti-suffragist. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she opposed women's suffrage and contributed to discourse on gender roles in society. Her writing often reflected the views and concerns of anti-suffragist movements. In addition to her literary contributions, she was involved in various organizations that advocated against women gaining the right to vote, emphasizing traditional roles for women and the potential consequences of suffrage on society.

Authored anti-suffrage literature

Participated in anti-suffrage campaigns

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