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National Woman Suffrage Association Collection

The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) was a pivotal organization in the fight for women's rights and suffrage in the United States

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womens Party

ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womens Party. Photograph, c1918

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade

Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade, 1913 (b / w photo)
5854182 Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade, 1913 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944)

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, 1880-1902 (silver print)

Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, 1880-1902 (silver print)
3036326 Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, 1880-1902 (silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B)

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: ANNA HOWARD SHAW (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photograph

ANNA HOWARD SHAW (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photograph, c1915

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: 19th AMENDMENT, 1919. Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signing the resolution ratifying

19th AMENDMENT, 1919. Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signing the resolution ratifying the 19th constitutional amendment, 1919. Photograph by Carl Deeg

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womens Party

ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womens Party. Photograph, c1915

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: INEZ MILHOLLAND (1886-1916). American lawyer and suffragette

INEZ MILHOLLAND (1886-1916). American lawyer and suffragette. Preparing to lead the suffrage parade in Washington D.C. Photograph, 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: WOMENs RIGHTS RALLY. American social reformers Alice Paul (right) and Doris Stevens

WOMENs RIGHTS RALLY. American social reformers Alice Paul (right) and Doris Stevens (second to right) with two others identified as Mrs. Colt and Mrs

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: HARRIOT STANTON BLATCH (1856-1941). American suffragette and political leader. Photograph

HARRIOT STANTON BLATCH (1856-1941). American suffragette and political leader. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT (1859-1947). Carrie Clinton Chapman Catt. American reformer

CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT (1859-1947). Carrie Clinton Chapman Catt. American reformer and womens rights advocate. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: PAUL & BELMONT, 1923. American social reformer Alice Paul (left) with American socialite

PAUL & BELMONT, 1923. American social reformer Alice Paul (left) with American socialite and suffragist Alva Belmont. Photograph, 1923

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: CONNERY & PAUL, 1925. Irish feminist Margaret Connery (left) with American social

CONNERY & PAUL, 1925. Irish feminist Margaret Connery (left) with American social reformer Alice Paul. Photograph, 1925

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: STEVENS & PAUL, 1925. American womens rights advocated Doris Stevens (left) and Alice Paul

STEVENS & PAUL, 1925. American womens rights advocated Doris Stevens (left) and Alice Paul. Photograph, 1925

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: GARDENER & PAUL, c1910. American reformers and womens rights advocated Helen Gardener

GARDENER & PAUL, c1910. American reformers and womens rights advocated Helen Gardener (1853-1925) and Alice Paul (1885-1977). Photograph, c1910

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: NEW YORK: SUFFRAGETTES. A group of suffragettes photographed, c1912, at their New

NEW YORK: SUFFRAGETTES. A group of suffragettes photographed, c1912, at their New York headquarters at 32 Union Square. Harriot Stanton Blatch (1856-1946) is second from left

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: INEZ MILHOLLAND BOISSEVAIN (1886-1916). American suffragette. Photograph, c1913

INEZ MILHOLLAND BOISSEVAIN (1886-1916). American suffragette. Photograph, c1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: WHITE HOUSE: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragette picketers outside the White House in Washington, D

WHITE HOUSE: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragette picketers outside the White House in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1917

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTES, 1914. Group of suffragettes. Left to right: Rose Winslow, Lucy Burns

SUFFRAGETTES, 1914. Group of suffragettes. Left to right: Rose Winslow, Lucy Burns, Doris Stevens, Ruth Astor Noyes, Anna McGue, Jane Pincus and Jessie H. Stubbs. Photograph, 1914

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Alberta Hill, secretary to suffragette and political leader

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Alberta Hill, secretary to suffragette and political leader Harriot Stanton Blatch, photographed on horseback at the Woman Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd breaking up the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd breaking up the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd of spectators at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd of spectators at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragette Mrs. Richard Burleson (nee Jane Walker)

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragette Mrs. Richard Burleson (nee Jane Walker), Grand Marshal of the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women holding banners with the names of foreign countries

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women holding banners with the names of foreign countries where women have the right to vote, at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragettes at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington D

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragettes at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington D.C. 3 March 1913. The women are identified as Mrs. Russell McLennan, Althea Taft, Mrs. Lew Bridges, Mrs

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. Three suffragettes identified as Mary Bair, Mrs. Albert Wood and Mrs

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. Three suffragettes identified as Mary Bair, Mrs. Albert Wood and Mrs. Richard Burleson, photographed at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd of spectators on Pennsylvania Avenue watching the

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Crowd of spectators on Pennsylvania Avenue watching the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Marching band at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Marching band at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Suffragette Inez Milholland Boissevain, on horseback, at

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Suffragette Inez Milholland Boissevain, on horseback, at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C, 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women of the National Woman Suffrage Assocation at the

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Women of the National Woman Suffrage Assocation at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C, 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. Suffragists Mrs. Stanley McCormick and Mrs

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. Suffragists Mrs. Stanley McCormick and Mrs. Charles Parker at the start of a votes for women march in New York City, 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: American reformers and womens rights advocates Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919) (left)

American reformers and womens rights advocates Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919) (left)
SHAW & CATT, c1910. American reformers and womens rights advocates Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919) (left) and Carrie Clinton Chapman Catt (1859-1947). Photograph, c1910

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed at a womens suffrage rally

(1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed at a womens suffrage rally in Washington, D. C
ANNA HOWARD SHAW (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed at a womens suffrage rally in Washington, D.C. c1912

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed giving a speech on Wall

(1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed giving a speech on Wall Street, New York City
ANNA HOWARD SHAW (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed giving a speech on Wall Street, New York City, 7 December 1911

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womans Party

ALICE PAUL (1885-1977). American social reformer and founder of the National Womans Party. Photographed with suffragist Catherine Flanagan, 1910s

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Horse drawn float at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D. C

SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Horse drawn float at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D. C. 3 March 1913
SUFFRAGE PARADE, 1913. Horse drawn float at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Alice Paul with officers of the National Womens Party

NATIONAL WOMENs PARTY. Alice Paul with officers of the National Womens Party, holding a banner with a quote by Susan B. Anthony in front of their Washington, D.C. headquarters, 1920s

Background imageNational Woman Suffrage Association Collection: SUFFRAGETTE PARADE, 1913. Cover for the program of the suffragette demonstration for womens right

SUFFRAGETTE PARADE, 1913. Cover for the program of the suffragette demonstration for womens right to vote in Washington, D.C. on 3 March 1913



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The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) was a pivotal organization in the fight for women's rights and suffrage in the United States. Founded by Alice Paul, an American social reformer and founder of the National Women's Party, the NWSA played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality. One iconic moment captured in history is the image of Inez Milholland Boissevain at the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade in 1913. This black and white photograph showcases her determination as she rides on horseback, symbolizing women's strength and resilience. Another significant image portrays Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, two prominent figures who dedicated their lives to women's rights. Their portrait from 1880-1902 serves as a reminder of their tireless efforts to secure equal voting rights for all women. Anna Howard Shaw, an American preacher, physician, and suffragette also made substantial contributions to this movement. Her photograph captures her dedication and commitment towards achieving gender equality. The 19th Amendment signing ceremony is another powerful image that represents progress towards women's suffrage. Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signing the resolution ratifying this constitutional amendment in 1919 signifies a major milestone achieved through years of struggle. Inez Milholland appears again as an influential figure within this movement due to her role as both a lawyer and suffragette. Her presence demonstrates how these brave individuals fought tirelessly against societal norms to ensure equal rights for all women. Jeannette Rankin holds immense significance within this narrative as well; she was not only an American suffragist but also a pacifist who became the first woman elected to Congress. Her achievements shattered barriers while inspiring future generations of female leaders. Images capturing moments like Women's Rights Rallies further emphasize unity among activists such as Alice Paul and Doris Stevens who worked together passionately toward achieving their shared goal - gender equality.