To commemorate the centennial anniversary
of the ratification of the 19th Amendment\, join us for a discussion of
"Looking beyond the national leadership of the suffrage movement\, Susan Ware tells the inspiring story of ninete en dedicated women who carried the banner for the vote into communities ac ross the nation\, out of the spotlight\, protesting\, petitioning\, and de monstrating for women's right to become full citizens.
\nFor too lon g the history of how American women won the right to vote has been told as the visionary adventures of a few iconic leaders\, all white and native-b orn\, who spearheaded a national movement. In this essential reconsiderati on\, Susan Ware uncovers a much broader and more diverse history waiting t o be told. Why They Marched is the inspiring story of the dedicat ed women--and occasionally men--who carried the banner in communities acro ss the nation\, out of the spotlight\, protesting\, petitioning\, and demo nstrating for the right to become full citizens."
\nThe discussion w ill be led by Dr. Jane Simonsen\, Professor of History at Augustana Colleg e. In addition to teaching a variety of history courses\, Jane teaches in the Women's\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies program at Augustana. Her res earch interests include women and work in the U.S.\, Native American histo ry\, visual culture\, and the American West.
\nA limited number of b ooks are available on a first come basis. Contact the Information Desk at 563-344-4179 to reserve a copy. This discussion will take place online. Pl ease register in order to receive an invitation and log-in information.&nb sp\;
\nThe 19th Amendment Centennial Book Discussion is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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