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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Ernest E. Moore
- Date Created
- 1919-12-22
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to George E. Ladd
- Date Created
- 1919-12-22
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Edward Curtis Smith
- Date Created
- 1919-12-22
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Horatio Nelson Jackson
- Date Created
- 1919-12-22
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Frank L. Fish
- Date Created
- 1919-12-22
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Rex
- Date Created
- 1919-12-20
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Olzendam explains that she has started sending petitions for signatures in support of women’s suffrage to men belonging to various groups and professions.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Collins Millard Graves
- Date Created
- 1919-12-20
- Description
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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."
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Collins Millard Graves
- Date Created
- 1919-12-20
- Description
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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."
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Robert Haley
- Date Created
- 1919-12-16
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Collins M. Graves
- Date Created
- 1919-12-16
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Harriet W. Patterson
- Date Created
- 1919-12-03
- Description
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Frank G. Howland
- Date Created
- 1919-11-17
- Description
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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.”
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to John Spargo
- Date Created
- 1919-11-15
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Frank G. Howland
- Date Created
- 1919-11-06
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Marion Stone Pelley
- Date Created
- 1919-11-06
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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.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Dr. Fred E. Dwinnell
- Date Created
- 1919-10-30
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Olzendam asks again for the signature of Representative Dwinell of Lyndon calling for a special session.
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- Lillian H. Olzendam to Ashley Joseph Goss
- Date Created
- 1919-10-30
- Description
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Olzendam asks again for the signature of Representative Goss of Danville calling for a special session.
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- Lillian Herrick Olzendam to Frank G. Howland
- Date Created
- 1919-10-22
- Description
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Olzendam clarifies for Washington County Senator Howland the expectations of the VESA for a special session, explaining that Howland was asked to head a legislative committee to ask the Governor for his conditions for calling a special session, that Howland stated he wanted to select his own...
Show moreOlzendam clarifies for Washington County Senator Howland the expectations of the VESA for a special session, explaining that Howland was asked to head a legislative committee to ask the Governor for his conditions for calling a special session, that Howland stated he wanted to select his own committee members, and that the Governor's main objection to a special session was understood to be the expense to the State.
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- Lillian Herrick Olzendam to William H. Dyer
- Date Created
- 1919-10-19
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Olzendam asks Representative Dyer of Salisbury for his signature in support of ratification, tells him she believes he thinks "the Constitution of Vermont supercedes that of the United States of America," and explains the national importance of Vermont's position.
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- Lillian Herrick Olzendam to Marion Stone Pelley
- Date Created
- 1919-10-19
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Olzendam updates Pelley on her plans to come to St. Johnsbury, requesting a car so she can visit legislators in outlying towns, and tells Pelley that Dr. Horton would like to discover who was the author of a recent editorial in the Burlington Free Press.