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Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania and Her Dedication to the National Woman’s Party in 1917

Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania was a devoted supporter of the National Woman's Party in 1917. She was the founder and president of the Limited Suffrage Society and was sentenced to 60 days at the Occoquan Workhouse for picketing. Learn more about her incredible dedication and legacy.
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This is Mary Winsor of Pennsylvania in 1917, holding up a sign in support of the National Woman’s Party. Winsor was the founder and president of the Limited Suffrage Society and in September of 1917 was sentenced to 60 days at the Occoquan Workhouse for picketing. Later, she was sentenced to 10 days for participating in a Lafayette Square meeting in support of the suffrage movement.

Mary Winsor (Penn.) '17 [holding Suffrage Prisoners banner]
Mary Winsor (Penn.) ’17 [holding Suffrage Prisoners banner]
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