Representative Belknap of Cavendish responds that he is not in favor of a special legislative session for ratification. [Response is written on bottom of original request from Olzendam]
Representative Waterman of Royalton responds that he will not sign the petition for the special session because he does not want to commit himself to anyone in the matter, but if called upon to vote for ratification he would support it.
Representative Ellsworth of Cambridge responds that while he is a supporter of women's suffrage he will not sign because he does not feel his action would represent the women of Cambridge, as only one woman availed herself of the right to vote provided by House Bill 1, which means that “the... Show moreRepresentative Ellsworth of Cambridge responds that while he is a supporter of women's suffrage he will not sign because he does not feel his action would represent the women of Cambridge, as only one woman availed herself of the right to vote provided by House Bill 1, which means that “the ladies of this town do not want to vote.” Show less
Olzendam asks Collins Graves of Bennington to consider working with Washington County Senator Howland to speak with the Governor about calling a special session for ratification; his fellow townsman, John Spargo, has already agreed to be part of such a delegation, and the VESA would pay the cost... Show moreOlzendam asks Collins Graves of Bennington to consider working with Washington County Senator Howland to speak with the Governor about calling a special session for ratification; his fellow townsman, John Spargo, has already agreed to be part of such a delegation, and the VESA would pay the cost of the visit. Show less
Olzendam replies to Collins Graves of Bennington that she hoped he, Mr. Haley, and Mr. Spargo “would perhaps form a delegation to call collectively upon the Governor."
Olzendam replies to Collins Graves of Bennington that she hoped he, Mr. Haley, and Mr. Spargo “would perhaps form a delegation to call collectively upon the Governor."
Olzendam asks the Honorable Edward Smith of St. Albans, as a supporter of suffrage, to sign a petition to the Governor to call a special legislative session for ratification and to forward the petition to other well-known men in his social and professional groups.
Olzendam asks Ernest Moore of Ludlow, as a supporter of suffrage, to sign a petition to the Governor to call a special legislative session for ratification and to pass the petition onto other well-known men in his social and professional groups.
Olzendam asks Washington County Senator Howland if VESA can publicize the existence of his legislative committee and states that she wishes to publish the text of the Federal Amendment and excerpts from the United States Constitution because legislators don’t seem to fully understand the rights... Show moreOlzendam asks Washington County Senator Howland if VESA can publicize the existence of his legislative committee and states that she wishes to publish the text of the Federal Amendment and excerpts from the United States Constitution because legislators don’t seem to fully understand the rights that would be granted to Vermont women upon ratification. Show less
Olzendam asks Washington County Senator Howland if he would have a conversation with the Governor and present some facts that she has enclosed to help him “realize that a special session would be the pleasantest way out of a bad situation,” and notes that after the American Legion affair he would... Show moreOlzendam asks Washington County Senator Howland if he would have a conversation with the Governor and present some facts that she has enclosed to help him “realize that a special session would be the pleasantest way out of a bad situation,” and notes that after the American Legion affair he would be looking for an opportunity to “set himself right with the people of the State.” Show less
Olzendam asks the Honorable Frank Fish of Vergennes, as a supporter of suffrage, to sign a petition to the Governor to call a special legislative session for ratification and to forward the petition to other well-known men in his social and professional groups.
Olzendam asks the Reverend George Ladd of West Woodstock, as a supporter of suffrage, to sign a petition to the Governor to call a special legislative session for ratification and to forward the petition to other well-known men in his social and professional groups.
Olzendam asks Mrs. George W. Patterson to speak with Representative Clark of Brookfield in order to change his mind about signing the petition, and discusses petition signing statistics from the towns of Brookfield and Randolph Center.
Olzendam asks Major H. Nelson Jackson of Burlington, as a supporter of suffrage, to sign a petition to the Governor to call a special legislative session for ratification and to forward the petition to other well-known men in his social and professional groups.
Olzendam writes to John Spargo of Bennington about his interest in helping to obtain a special legislative session, and puts him in touch with Washington County Senator Howland, the chairman of the legislative committee to ask Governor Clement for a special session.
Olzendam tells Pelley she doesn’t believe that the state’s lawmakers fully understand the Federal suffrage amendment, discusses her difficulties with obtaining legislators’ signatures in support of a special session, and expresses concern at pushing too much for Washington County Senator Howland... Show moreOlzendam tells Pelley she doesn’t believe that the state’s lawmakers fully understand the Federal suffrage amendment, discusses her difficulties with obtaining legislators’ signatures in support of a special session, and expresses concern at pushing too much for Washington County Senator Howland’s help. Show less
Olzendam explains that she has started sending petitions for signatures in support of women’s suffrage to men belonging to various groups and professions.
Olzendam asks Robert Haley of Bennington to consider working with Washington County Senator Howland to speak with the Governor about calling a special session for ratification; his fellow townsman, John Spargo, has already agreed to be part of such a delegation, and the VESA would pay the cost of... Show moreOlzendam asks Robert Haley of Bennington to consider working with Washington County Senator Howland to speak with the Governor about calling a special session for ratification; his fellow townsman, John Spargo, has already agreed to be part of such a delegation, and the VESA would pay the cost of the visit. Show less
