Women's Suffrage Work
Born on June 11, 1890, Jeannette Rankin grew up near Missoula, Montana as the eldest of seven and a daughter to a rancher and a schoolteacher. She graduated from Montana State University and attended the New York School of Philanthropy. From there, she turned her efforts toward reform work, specifically, the women's suffrage movement.
Jeannette Rankin standing on the balcony of the National American Woman Suffrage Association Building.
Library of Congress
A map of the states that passed suffrage laws before the 19th
Amendment passed. Jeannette Rankin campaigned in many of these
states including Montana and New York.
https://fegasckp.weebly.com/historical-perspective.html
This newspaper article is a report on state referendums for
women's suffrage in Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, Ohio, and the Dakotas.
newseumed.org
Jennette Rankin campaigned throughout the entire country, working for women's voting rights. From 1912-1915, she pushed for woman's suffrage in 15 states, with many of them passing legislation.
“Ask your fathers why they won’t let your mothers vote.” ~Jennette Rankin
Jennette Rankin campaigning directly to the people of Montana..
Montana Historical Society Research Center
"When Miss Rankin came forward to speak the air became electric. Young, attractive, energetic, and glowing with friendliness and reason, Jennette Rankin commanded attention as soon as she spoke."
~ colleague of Jeannette Rankin