This is a picture postcard of woman and a man. The text above the picture says: “Where women vote- there is no rest”. The back of the postcard is used and is addressed to Mrs. [illegible] Johnson [illegible] Ind”. The post card was stamped in Auburn, Indiana, on October 23, 1912. The message says: “Hello Aunt. How are you I was down home Sun. but didn’t see Pauline I was awfully disappointed I like it here all O.K. If you want to write to me address my mail Auburn Ind. Clarence”. (Photo on behalf of Willennar Genealogy Center).
The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention, in Seneca Falls, New York.
The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.
We at Eckhart Public Library want to celebrate Women’s rights, equality, and freedom with some great books from our collection.
Charlie Chat 