Suffrage Study Club
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Suffrage Study Club
Local branch organized in
1912 at Alhambra Theatre
to debate, discuss and
support women's state and
national voting rights.
Waymark Code: WM17M48
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2023
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In 1912 at the Alhambra Theatre, the Babylon, NY chapter of the Suffrage Study Club was founded. The club was established to debate, discuss, and support women’s state and national voting rights. As a result the organization hosted a variety of events, such as marches, socials, and public talks in order to bring about awareness to the cause of women’s suffrage.
Marker Name: Suffrage Study Club
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Dedication Date: 2017
City/Town/Village Name: Babylon
County: Suffolk
Region: Long Island (Region 10)
Website: Not listed
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