Poem written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton for Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday on February 15, 1900

Title

Poem written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton for Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday on February 15, 1900

Creator

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902

Date

1900-02-15

Description

On February 15, 1900 a large reception was held at the Lafayette Opera House in Washington, DC in honor of Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who was unable to attend, wrote this poem "to her life-long friend and co-worker" in which she reminisces about their many years together.

Subject

Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906

Language

English

Format

image/jpeg

Rights

The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.

Genre

Poetry

Location

Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Form

electronic

Citation

Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 1815-1902, “Poem written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton for Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday on February 15, 1900,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 21, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/6018.

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