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Second Saturday: “1890-1920 – The Progressive Era and Women’s Rights”
Second Saturday: “1890-1920 – The Progressive Era and Women’s Rights”
Saturday, May 9
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington
 
A wide range of social movements arose across the U.S. from 1890 - 1920, a period known as the Progressive Era. Progressive reformers sought to end political corruption, improve the lives of individuals and increase government intervention to protect citizens. How did the Progressive Era impact women in their communities, including your ancestors?
 
The women's suffrage movement was part of this wave of Progressive Era reforms culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment on August 18th, 1920. And prominent suffragettes led progressive-era causes that impacted women. Discover the fascinating lives and accomplishments of Jane Addams, Nellie Bly and Ida B. Wells-Barnett as well as local leaders Emma Smith DeVoe, Abigail Scott Duniway, Alice Lord and others. This presentation has been rescheduled from April 11 to May 9.
 
Speaker: Heidi Mair
 
This lecture is part of the Seattle Genealogical Society's lecture and workshop series: Women's Suffrage in your Family History. We thank the Washington State Historical Society for their grant in support of our project. For more information, see https://www.suffrage100wa.com/. 


Digging Deeper: How I Discovered my Female Ancestor
Digging Deeper: How I Discovered my Female Ancestor
Saturday, June 6
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Seattle Public Library 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
 
In this interactive workshop, panelists will share how they found their female ancestor, and lead a discussion on best practices and resources available to genealogists. Come with your story to share, a brick wall to solve or simply listen to the fascinating stories.
 
Level 4, Room 1 (Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room).
 
 
Panelists: Jill Morelli, Mahina Oshie, TBA
 
This workshop is part of the Seattle Genealogical Society's lecture and workshop series: Women's Suffrage in your Family History. We thank the Washington State Historical Society for their grant in support of our project. For more information, see https://www.suffrage100wa.com/.