Anne Brancato Wood papers 1932-1980

Anne Brancato Wood papers

Material concerning More Women on the Ballot, 1958; copies of laws she sponsored or authored. Also clippings, telegrams, campaign materials and programs relating to the Philadelphia Political Caucus. Wood was also the first woman Democrat elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; she wa...

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Main Author: Wood, Anne Brancato 1907-1972 (Creator)
Collection:Anne Brancato Wood Papers
Collection Number:2179
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Politics and Government > Pennsylvania > Women > 20th Century
Smithsonian Institute > Exhibits
Physical Description: 0.4 Linear feet 0.4 linear feet, 1 box (120 items)
Summary: Material concerning More Women on the Ballot, 1958; copies of laws she sponsored or authored. Also clippings, telegrams, campaign materials and programs relating to the Philadelphia Political Caucus. Wood was also the first woman Democrat elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; she was elected to 4 terms, 1933-1939. In the late 1970s Mayor Frank Rizzo declared Anne Brancato Wood Day in early March.

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