"They Shall Not Pass" cover cartoon by C. D. Batchelor "They Work Together: Why Not Vote Together" from photo spread pp. 28-29, entitled "Light Work for Ladies."
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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[Image Description: The cover of Woman Citizen shows a drawing of a woman wearing a white neoclassical dress with the word "suffrage" written across her chest. On either side of here are men dressed in coattails stand on either side of her. The man to the left is pulling on her left arm and has "Dem" written on his chest. The man to her right is pulling on her right arm and has "Rep" written on his chest. At the bottom of the image is text that reads: "In the Hands of Her Friends"] The cover illustration is by C. D. Batchelor [Image Description: The second image is of a woman in a neoclassical white dress with her arms stretched out above her head and her fingers spread. Branches grow from her fingertips into a fruit bearing tree above her head. Behind her is a neoclassical building. On either side of her are the words "Woman Suffrage".] This image is from an original painting by Evelyn Rumsey Cary. The text at the bottom of the image, which was well known to suffragists, was taken from Proverbs 31:31. “Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
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Citizenship Conference, Washington, D.C., October 13 - 15, 1923, promotional material
Multi-paged booklet outlining the call, the objectives, and the supporters of the Citizenship Conference held at the Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 13- 15, 1923. The conference was called "in recognition of the widespread propaganda for the nullification of the EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT to the Constitution and the VOLSTEAD ACT, thereby tending to weaken and break down the observance of all law....The Conference will emphasize the necessity for the same conscientious zeal for the enforcement as was manifest for the enactment of the law."
M 9 Box 98, Adèle Goodman Clark papers, 1849-1978, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Invitation to register for Citizenship Conference, Washington, D.C., October 13 - 15, 1923
Letter with pamphlet and registration card advertising a Citizenship Conference at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington, D.C. to be held on October 13, 14, and 15, 1923. The conference was held for the "Consideration of Integrity of Fundamental Law with Particular Reference to the 'Eighteenth Amendment' and the 'Volstead Act.'" The letter promises that "The Conference will be received by President Coolidge at the White House and among the speakers will be Governor Pinchot, Governor E. Lee Trinkle, Senator Borah, Mr. Williams Jennings Bryan and Hon. Louis Marshall."
Co-Operative Education Association of Virginia
Promotional pamphlet for the work of the Cooperative Education Association of Virginia. Includes reprints of commendations from Wesmoreland Davis, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior; E.C. Lindeman, Field Secretary, American Country Life Association; and W.S. Learned, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Quotation from pamphlet: Purposes Community Leagues Work for Better Schools Better Health Better Roads Better Farms Better Churches and Sunday Schools Better Recreation Better Care of Poor and Delinquent Better Homes Beauty and Cleanliness in the Home Town Better Community Leadership
M 9 Box 98 Adèle Goodman Clark papers, 1849-1978, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Cooperative Education Association of Virginia
Constitution and By-Laws for Community Leagues
Pamphlet explaining how to organize a Community League as a branch of the Cooperative Education Association of Virginia. Includes instruction and tip for conducting an initial organizational meeting, and the Associations Constitution and By-Laws. From p.4 "Not only school patrons, but all residents of the community should be urged to attend this initial meeting. There should be songs and recitations by pupils, and the services of some local speaker and leader should be secured for an address.... OUR MOTTO: Every public school in Virginia a community center where the citizens may unite for the improvement of their educational, social, moral, physical, civic and economic interests." Note: Mary Cooke-Branch Bunford was president of the Cooperative Education Association from 1910 to 1925.
Co-operative Education Association of Virginia
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Annual Report of the Co-Operative Education Association of Virginia, Year Ending November 1, 1922. 1904-1922.
The Cooperative Education Association was organized in 1904 to advocate for public education reform in Virginia. In 1910 Mary-Cooke Branch Munford became president of the Cooperative Education Association. She served in this role until 1925. Motto on front cover: "Every public school in Virginia a community center where the citizens may unite for the improvement of their educational, social, moral, physical and economic interests." Map on back cover shows location of Community Leagues throughout Virginia.
M 9, Box 98, Adèle Goodman Clark papers, 1849-1978, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Pamphlet promoting state legislation to include kindergartens for children aged four to six years in public schools. "LOOK FOR YOUR STATE IN THE FOLLLOWING LIST... If there IS legislative activity in your state, write to the National Kindergarten Association for names of organizations sponsoring it, and give them your support. If there is NO legislative activity in your state, will you not initiate it?"
M 9 Box 103, Adèle Goodman Clark papers, 1849-1978, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Why Should the Kindergarten be a Part of the Public School System?
Pamphlet promoting the benefits of adding Friedrich Froebel's Kindergarten curriculum to the public school system. The pamphlet lists six major benefits of kindergarten and expands upon each of thes points with a few paragraphs. "1. The Kindergarten forms a natural bond between the home and the school." "2. The Kindergarten considers the whole nature of the child -- physical, mental, moral -- and gives every aspect of that nature a chance for exercise, training, growth." "3. Kindergarten education is motor, and its aim is to develop human power." "4. The Kindergarten furnishes a mental background for the formal study of reading, writing, arithmetic, and geography." "5. The Kindergarten promotes the happiness of children. They delight in its activities, all of which are based upon their natural instincts." "6. The Kindergarten promotes the physical well being of the child." "Reprinted by kind permission of Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association, Savannah, Ga." [original article by Hortense May Orcutt]
Save Yourself From Influenza...[public health graphic]
Public health information graphic furnished by The Virginia State Board of Health. Illustrations by Carl J. Rostrup of Richmond, Va. Transcription: "SAVE YOURSELF from INFLUENZA and pneumonia, bad colds, measles, tuberculosis, diphtheriam scarlet fever, whooping cough, meningitis, mumps FOLLOW TWO SIMPLE RULES RULE 1: Whenever you cough or sneeza, bow your head or put a handkerchief over your mouth and nose. Rule 2: Don't put in your mouth fingers, pencils, or anything else that does not belong there, nor use a common drinking cup. The Germs of these Diseases are spread through the secetions of the mouth and nose of sick people and carriers. Furnished by The Virginia State Board of Health PLEASE POST: Council of National Defense, C.R. Keiley, Federal Field Secretary" [Image description: Next to the word 'SAFETY' is a drawing of a person coughing into a handkerchief and the text "use handkerchief when you cough or sneeze". Another drawing shows a person sneezng with his head bent down and his respiratory particles going towards the ground. Under this image is the text: "or bend your head toward the ground". Another series of drawings are under the word 'DANGER'. A drawing of someone biting a pencil and a drawing of someone biting their nails are on either side of text that says, "DON'T put pencils or fingers in your mouth". Two more drawings show a person drinking out of a pot and another sneezing with an open mouth spraying respratory particles outward and onto the person drinking. These are follwed with the text "DON'T use common drinking cup or cough or sneeze into the air towards others".]
Annual Report of the State Board of Health and the State Health Commissioner to the Governor of Virginia for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1919. Bound with corresponding years of the Virginia Health Bulletin, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, VCU Libraries
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Pamphlet describing the work of the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood. Cover art by Corporal Percy Lee. [Image description: The image on the pamphlet above the text is a drawing of a mother on her deathbed sourounded by her four children.] Transcription: "This Mother is Dying Because She Wasn't Well Enough to Have Her Last Baby Perhaps she was already exhausted from too frequent or complicated pregnancies. Perhaps she had developed tuberculosis, anemia, heart or kidney diseses which made it dangerous for her to have more children, yet, as in so many cases, no advice was given. Though all she asked was to be able to care for her living children and hold her home together, her life is forfeited. Planned Parenthood measures, under medical direction, can reduce our high maternal and infant death rates, ensure better health for the mother and child, and bring better living conditions for the family. Planned Parenthood can also reduce the number of transmissable and hereditary diseases in the next generation. We Need Your Contribution to Help End the Waste in Human and Material Resources Resulting from Unplanned Parenthood. The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Inc., Richmond, Virginia"
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Inc.
M 333, Box 1, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood Records, 1935-2004, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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National Kindergarten Association Letter, 1922
Letter from Bessie Locke, Corresponding Secretary of the National Kindergarten Association, addressed "FOR YOUR RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE" and refers to an upcoming local [state?] convention. Excerpts: "RESOLVED, That the [National Kindergarten Association] urge its members to circulate petitions for kindergartens in their public schools, and write for information and advice on the subject to the National Kindergarten Association, 8 West 40th Street, New York." "RESOLVED, That the [National Kindergarten Association] sponsor a bill providing for the establishment of kindergartens upon petition of parents at the next legislative session. (California, Arizona, Nevada, Maine, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have already enacted petition kindergarten laws.)" "For the sake of the country's neglected little children, we hope it may be possible for you to have the above resolutions passed at your next convention. We shall appreciate news from you of the passage of either or both of them." The letter is stamped with what is likely the date received, April 13, 1922.
Peter Porkchops gives "Tips On Summer Fun!" Comic description: Peter Porkchops and his friends enjoy summer activities including going swimming at the pool, playing sports, going to the movies, and enjoying refreshing drinks. While they are having summer fun, they also always remember not to roughhouse or litter and to always be respectful to others. And when it is too hot to play outside, they remember that they can always visit the library and enjoy some summer reading! [Image description: The comic book cover shows Superboy swimming in a lake and pulling two boys on a wakeboard behind him. Four other boys stand on a floating dock in the middle of the lake with a flag flying from it that says 'Smallville Boys' Camp'. One of the boys says, "That's our 'Uncle' Superboy!".] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff Pencils: Rube Grossman Inks: Rube Grossman Letters: Ira Schnapp
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.203 AUG 1954 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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Binky gives "Tips on Camping!" Comic description: Binky gives Allergy camping tip including: how to behave out-of-doors, how to take care of a camping knife, how to build a fire, and how to dress properly. Binky says, "Knowing the proper skills and the proper saftey measures will make your camping trip a happy one". [Image description: Comic book cover shows Superboy's twin throwing a wrecking ball at a brick wall. Two men watch him and one says, "The wrecking machine is out or order -- so Supserboy is smashing that wall down, instead! Amazing, isn't it?". The real Superboy watches the robot Superboy with astonishment and thinks, "It certainly is amazing, Especially to me!"] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff Pencils: Win Mortimer Inks: Win Mortimer
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.212 MAY 1955 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Binky says: "Never Underestimate A New Idea!" Comic description: Allergy enters a soap-box derby and tells Binky that he was going to try something new and different with his car but decided against it because he was afraid that the other boys would laugh at him. Binky tells Allergy that the Wright brothers were also laughed at for having new ideas and today, they are world renoened inventors. Binky's story gives Allergy the courage to try out his new ideas on his soap-box car. [Image description: The comic book cover shows three students sitting at desks and working on their hobbies. One is making miniature ships, the other is sculpting animals, and another is admiring a stamp collection. All three look up and stare at Superboy who is flying above a desk with a sign on it that says 'reserved for superboy'. Over his shoulder he has a giant bag that appears to be holding something large and heavy. As Superboy lowers it onto the desk, one of the students says, "Here comes Superboy now! Gosh, I wonder what his hobby can be?"] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.215 AUG 1955 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Buzzy asks "Do You Know Your Neighbors?" Comic description: Buzzy organizes a party where he and his neighbors go to four different neighboring houses. While there, they eat traditional food and learn about the cultural heritage of each of their neighbors. The comic ends with a friend telling Buzzy "It's good to learn about your neighbors and their different customs". Buzzy responds by saying "Yes, and the more you learn about them the better neighbors you can be!" [Image description: Superboy's human parents, an older couple sitting in a purple car tell Superboy "You belong to US, Clark-- here on earth!". Superboy's biological parents from another planet stand outside of their spaceship. Superboy's father from Krypton holds Superboy's arm and says "No-- WE'RE his real parents, and he's going with us to another planet!".] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff Pencils: Win Mortimer Inks: Win Mortimer Letters: Ira Schnapp
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.218 NOV 1955 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
How A Nation Is Born: Your United Nations at Work
Comic description: This comic tells the story of how the United Nations helped Indonesia gain their independence. Indonesia has a long history of being colonized by other countries. First the Portugal, then the Netherlands, and then Japan. The UN helped Indonesia to gain their independence on December 27, 1949. Dr. Soekarno became the first president of Indonesia and was admitted as the UN's 60th member nation. [Image description: The cover of the comic book shows a woman holding up a small green rock of kryptonite underneath Superboy who is flying above her. A ray from the kryptonite hits Superboy causing him to waiver and giving him a dazed expression on his face. A thought bubble above the woman reads "It's real kryptonite, all right! I'll test it on Clark Kent later-- and if it weakens him, too, I'll have proof of Superboy's secret identity!". In the background there is a line of people forming and a sign that says : "Today Dedication Ceremony, Superboy Guest Speaker".] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.219 DEC 1955 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Comic description: Pete and some of his neighborhood friends are about to play a game of baseball when one of his white friends, Luis shows that he is prejudice toward Pete's new Hispanic neighbors. However, when Luis sees how good the new neighbors are at playing baseball, he no longer questions playing with them. The comic ends with an adult saying "When new folks, kids or grown-ups move into your neighborhood, give them a chance--to be friends and good neighbors!" [Image description: Superboy punches a huge bolder sending chunks of splintered rocks flying through the air. Superboy says: "Am I using my super-strength correctly, teacher?" Behind him stands a green and red robot teacher who says : "Perhaps! But remember, if you fail ONE of my super-tests, you must give up your Superboy career!"] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Script: Jack Schiff Pencils: Ruben Moreira Inks: Ruben Moreira Letters: Ira Schnapp
Adventure Comics: Superboy no.240 SEP 1957 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Do You Know How To Be A Good Baby-Sitter?
Buzzy asks "Do You Know How To Be A Good Baby-Sitter?" Comic description: Buzzy asks Susie if she has any advice for him on his first time babysitting. Susie tells him to arrive on time, make sure to have full instructions from the parents, do quiet activties before bed, be friendly but firm, and respect the priveleges the parents give him. Buzzy follows Susie's advice and everything goes well. Susie says: "I've found that if you take the job seriously, you'll always be in demand!". Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Batman: The Joker Announces Danger no.97 FEB 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Binky in "Healthy Teeth for You and Your Pet!" Comic description: A boy named Allergy takes his dog Sport to the vet. The vet tells Allergy that he is always happy to help in an emergency. However, there are some things that Allergy can do to make sure Sport's teeth stay healthy. This includes having Sport eat a balanced diet, swab his teeth regularly, get his teeth cleaned by the vet, and make sure he exercises. These same rules can help Allergy take care of his own teeth too! Binky says: "That's good advice, kids. Good teeth and good health aid each other. Help yourself and your pet to stay healthy!". Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Batman: The Return of Mr. Future no.98 MAR 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Binky says" "It's Fun To Belong!" Comic description: Binky's brother and his friends complain that they have nothing to do. Binky tells them that there are plenty of things that they can do around town. They can take junior life saving classes, clean up the sports fields, and make art at the community center. Binky says: "My kid brother and his friends found lots of places in our town to belong to and have fun. What can YOU find in YOUR town?". Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Batman: The Golden Eggs no.99 APR 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Binky presents "Pioneers of 1976" Comic description: Binky and his friends talk about how exciting it would be to make an important scientific discovery in the future. They day dream about building shuttles to the moon, discovering a cure for a disease, or inventing an important machine. Binky says : "Pioneer spirit built this country, and new pioneering opportunities are always opening up. Just keep alert and learn as much as you can!". Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Batman: Batmantown, U.S.A. no.100 JUN 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S." Passage description: Mary Lou and her friend Janie are walking home from school. Mary Lou complains to Janie that her parents insist that she be home from the big school dance by 12. Mary Lou's date to the dance, Muggsie, catches up to the girls walking. He tells the girls that having a curfew really isn't that bad. In fact, he has a curfew and doesn't mind. Janie figures that all of the kids probably have to be home by midnight anyways. [Image description: The comic book cover shows Batman and Robin in the Batcave. They are facing a large caveman holding a stone club above his head and ready to strike them. Robin says to Batman: "Batman, it's the caveman we've been hunting for!". Batman replies: "Yes--and he's discovered our secret Bat-cave!".]
Batman: The House of Batman no.102 SEP 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Religious and Social Aspect of the Suffrage Movement
Essay, published in pamphlet form, which sets forth the religious and social foundations of the woman suffrage movement. The essay begins: Page 1: "There is in the suffrage movement a religious element, a deep strain of spirituality and altruism, which gives it a peculiar moral significance, and fully justifies faith in its ultimate vindication." Page 4: "The Christian world is awakening as never before to its social duties. Followers of Christ are becomming more keenly alive to the necessity for social service if His teachings are really to regenerate and redeem mankind. The terms "social betterment" and "social uplift" are daily becoming more familiar." Page 14: "Under our present chaotic and unequal state of affairs, it is the duty of each individual to earnestly seek the causes and resulting in the flagrant abuses and wrongs going on about us, and to expend every effort in their re-adjustment. This should be as fully a part of our religion as the performance of any other obligation, and it is with just such a spirit that women all over the world have thrown heart and soul into the suffrage cause, believing that it is one of the forst steps towards a more equitable arrangement of society." Page 19: "Let us awake to the needs of the world about us, to a sense of our individual responsibility in meeting those needs, and to our opportunities for serving God and man." Pamphlet printed by Caplon Printing Co., Richmond, Virginia
M 9 Box 52, Adèle Goodman Clark papers, 1849-1978, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, Richmond, VA
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Comic description: The comic opens with this text: "Along the East River in New York City stretches six blocks of international territory-- the headquarters of the United Nations. Here 76 member nations work together for world peace". The comic goes on to show and describe a few of the gifts that member nations have give to the UN. These gifts include a bell from Japan cast from the coins of 60 nations, a woven red curtain from Sweden, a bronze equestrian statue from Yugoslavia, and a central fountain from the United States. At the entrance of the General Assembly building are all the flags of the 76 member nations. [Image description: The cover of the comic book shows Batman and Robin swimming underwater wearing flippers and masks attached to oxygen tanks. Towering above them is a huge purple sea monster with green fins and red eyes.] Public service comic published as a part of the National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project. The Comics Project lasted from August 1949 - July 1967 and produced over 200 pages promoting citizenship and social values. Publisher's Note: "Published as a public service in cooperation with The National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S."
Pencils: Ruben Moreira Inks: Ruben Moreira Letters: Ira Schnapp
Batman: The man Who Knew Batman's Secret no.104 DEC 1956 James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
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