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Image of drawing titled "The Pity of It" showing a woman carrying a flag with "Votes for Women" written on it, as she stands on the precipice looking down into waters below on which is written "Politics." Text at bottom left cites the MAOFESW.

undated

Group of women standing outside the Travis County Courthouse preparing to register to vote for the first time. They all wear hats, and some carry large purses.

1918

Minnie Fisher Cunningham, posing in front of a car with two other women. She holds a sign reading "Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham for United States Senator."

circa 1927

Governor Will Hobby signing a resolution for full woman suffrage; Minnie Fisher Cunningham watches. "Making history in Texas! February 5, 1919. The only thing lacking is you. You'll never know how sorry I was that could not be with us."-M. F. Cunningham

1919-02-05

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