Conventions for a Cause

Political parties have not held the only conventions with political agendas. Many groups have convened in Philadelphia to promote a cause: from the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage in the 1800s to equal rights and gun ownership in the 1900s.

Proceedings and Address at the Grand Demonstration, pamphlet, 1874 No Beer, No Work, pin, date unknown. Proceedings, pamphlet, 1856
Biennial Session National Council of Women, 1921
 International Council of Women Special Conference, booklet, 1947
Votes for Women, pin, National Equipment Co. date unknown.
Delegate, 43d Annual Convention Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association, ribbon, 1911
 Woman Suffrage Vote Yes October 19, pin, Ehrman Mfg. Co., date unknown.

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