The year 2020 marked 100 years since the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which the Oklahoma Historical Society celebrated with exhibits, programs, and events. You can explore our online resources below.
The Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 98, No. 2 (Summer 2020)
The summer 2020 issue of The Chronicles of Oklahoma includes “‘An Appeal to Reason’: Women’s Suffrage in Oklahoma and Indian Territories, 1890–1907” by Linda D. Wilson, “‘O. C. Woman Will Picket’: Kate C. Stafford and the National Woman’s Party” by Tally D. Fugate, “Women in Tribal Politics: The Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma” by Regina Slaughter Gordon, and Notes and Documents exploring resources about women’s suffrage and women in politics at the OHS Research Center.
Copies of this issue are available in the Museum Store at the Oklahoma History Center.
Exhibits and Programs
This Land is Herland Program Series
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center presented This Land is Herland, a series of three programs on women’s activism in Oklahoma. Sponsored by Oklahoma Humanities, the programs were held online in August, September, and November of 2020. View the videos on our YouTube playlist.
Online Exhibit
Women’s Suffrage in Oklahoma: This e-exhibit includes the story of suffrage in Oklahoma, activities for students, a glossary, and bibliography.
Traveling Exhibits and Trunks from the Oklahoma History Center
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage and bring a traveling exhibit to your school, church, or community center. Traveling trunks provide hands-on learning opportunity for the classroom.
Votes for Women: 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage traveling exhibit
Women of Oklahoma traveling exhibit
Women of Oklahoma traveling trunk (PDF)
Additional Online Resources
The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
Explore The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture online to learn more about the history of women’s suffrage in Oklahoma.
Manuscript Guides
Use our manuscript guides to discover the collections and materials in the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Manuscript Archives.
Women's Suffrage (PDF)
Equal Rights Amendment (PDF)
