Winning their place; Arizona women in politics, 1883-1950.(Brief article)(Book review)

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Winning their place; Arizona women in politics, 1883-1950.

Osselaer, Heidi J.

U. of Arizona Press

2009

218 pages

$45.00

Hardcover

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Osselaer (history, Arizona State U.) recounts the history of women's participation in Arizona politics from 1883 to 1950, women's contributions to early local and state electoral politics, and why they succeeded. She describes women's efforts regarding the suffrage movement, their incorporation into political parties, their work in women's clubs, and individual office seekers, obstacles they faced, and their legislation. The book is based on her dissertation (2001).

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