Lydia Becker letter and obituary, 1890 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
Becker , Lydia, 1827-1890 and Baskin, Lisa Unger
Abstract:
Collection comprises an undated letter Becker wrote to Lady [Downing?] regarding the fate of an unnamed bill before the House of Lords. She mentions that "... we have done what we could to bring a strong body of earnest, intelligent, feminine opinion to bear on the Peers." She then requests help finding accommodations for upcoming meetings in Exeter. Pasted to the letter, probably dated 1890, is a copy of Becker's obituary.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11152

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises an undated letter Becker wrote to Lady [Downing?] regarding the fate of an unnamed bill before the House of Lords. She mentions that "... we have done what we could to bring a strong body of earnest, intelligent, feminine opinion to bear on the Peers." She then requests help finding accommodations for upcoming meetings in Exeter. Pasted to the letter, probably dated 1890, is a copy of Becker's obituary.

Biographical / historical:

Lydia Ernestine Becker was a leader in the early British suffrage movement, as well as an amateur scientist with interests in biology and astronomy.

Acquisition information:
The Lydia Becker letter and obituary were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, February 2016.

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS118.

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[Identification of item], Lydia Becker letter and obituary, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.