Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Portland lawyer George H. Allan wrote to the Maine Association Opposed to the Suffrage of Women in 1916 in response to their letter concerning legislative action on the suffrage question.
Allan told the group that he did not agree with its views.
"I believe that the women of Maine should have opportunity to do what ever they are capable of doing in order to become a real productive factor in community life," he wrote.
He added that he thought "full suggrage should be inherent to full citizenship."
He was a Republican serving in the Maine House of Representatives.
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About This Item
- Title: George Allan letter in support of suffrage, Portland, 1916
- Creator: George H. Allan
- Creation Date: 1916-09-22
- Subject Date: 1916
- Location: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 26.8 cm x 20.4 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 56, Box 1/7
- Collection: Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women records
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women
- Suffrage--Maine
- Women's rights--Maine
- Women's suffrage--Maine
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