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Charles W. Bell’s argument for Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 8 was the official argument in favor of the women's suffrage amendment that appeared in California's voter information pamphlet before the October 10, 1911 special election. Its purpose was to persuade California's male voters to approve Proposition 4, which would amend the California Constitution to grant women the right to vote. Senator Charles W. Bell was an ardent supporter of women’s suffrage who had spent years campaigning for the cause. In the 15-page argument, Bell explains that women deserve the right to vote because they are educated, civic-minded citizens whose participation will strengthen government. He urges voters to approve the amendment, asserting that equal suffrage would make California's democracy more representative and effective.
Date: August 2, 1911
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Correspondence from Ralph P. Merritt to Earl Warren regarding riots at Manzanar, administration of Manzanar, movement of certain Japanese from Manzanar to Tule Lake, citizenship, and loyalty
Date: August 29, 1943
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Memorandum from Phoebe H. Bannister to Members of Public Assistance Staff Assigned to Local WCCA Office regarding incarceration of Japanese and non-Japanese couples
Date: May 13, 1942
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Hand-drawn sketch map of Estero Americano or Cañada de Mais boundaries. Volume 1, page 452.
Date: 1837
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Correspondence from Azile H. Aaron to Martha A. Chickering regarding the manual and clarification on policy
Date: March 3, 1942
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Correspondence from Annie Clo Watson to Martha A. Chickering regarding appointment to Committee on Welfare of the State Council of Defense; see Correspondence on Committee on Welfare (F3729_56_001)
Date: December 9, 1941
