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Charles Dalton to Annette W. Parmelee
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- Date Created: 1919-12-09
- Description: Charles Dalton, Secretary of the State Board of Health, responds to Parmelee’s inquiry about the admission of women to the University of Vermont College of Medicine, referring her question to Dean Tinkham and stating that while almost no such requests have been received, the University Council is considering the matter.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
Lillian H. Olzendam to Collins M. Graves
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- Date Created: 1919-12-16
- Description: 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 of the visit.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
Lillian H. Olzendam to James Hartness
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- Date Created: 1919-12-19
- Description: Olzendam asks future governor James Hartness, 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.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
William Henry Dyer to Lillian Herrick Olzendam
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- Date Created: 1919-10-04
- Description: Response of a legislator from Salisbury, Addison County, who believes Vermont cannot authorize equal suffrage until after the state's Constitution has been amended and ratified, which could only happen after two more legislative sessions.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
Harley Steward Hills to Lillian Herrick Olzendam
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- Date Created: 1919-10-08
- Description: Response of a legislator from Pittsford, Rutland County, who opposes a special session due to the high cost to the state and doesn't see the importance of such an action.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
Charles L. Stuart to Lillian Herrick Olzendam
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- Date Created: 1919-10-05
- Description: Response of a senator from Caledonia stating that he'll be out of state but would attend a special session if called.
- Parent Collections: Women's Suffrage in Vermont Collection
John Lester Barstow to Laura
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- Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
- Date Created: 1862-05-11
- Description: Being aboard the ship “Jamis Hovey” on the Mississippi River on the way to New Orleans, the difficulty of the journey from Ship Island to New Orleans, and the initial observations upon the arrival in New Orleans.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence
John Lester Barstow to Laura
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- Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
- Date Created: 1862-12-14
- Description: General Banks supersedes General Butler, the capture of one of the rebel officers, and the dishonorable discharge of Lieutenant Day.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence
John Lester Barstow to Father
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- Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
- Date Created: 1862-12-28
- Description: Topics include the fleeing of Rebels to Texas, the destruction and loss of property near New Orleans, and Barstow’s belief that the war must not end until the Union is restored.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence
John Lester Barstow to Laura
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- Creator: Barstow, John Lester, 1832-1913.
- Date Created: 1863-04-22
- Description: Writing laying on the ground from Opelousas La. topics include the regiment moving and having an exchange of fire with the rebels, at last receiving letters dated Feb 28th and Mar. 10th, he being a Captain must walk (not ride according to regulations), his feet now sore and blistered, the men who were wounded in this exchange, and the regiment's plan to go to the Red River to attack Port Hudson or Vicksburg, regrets the lack of writing paper and pen.
- Parent Collections: Vermonters in the Civil War, John Lester Barstow Correspondence