Correspondence and papers

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 106 2LSW/C/4/03
  • Former Reference
      GB 106 293.6
  • Dates of Creation
      1909-1911
  • Physical Description
      1 folder

Scope and Content

Relating to conduct of the campaign on behalf of Herbert Jacobs as Women's Suffrage Liberal in opposition to Joseph Martin, sitting Liberal MP; attitude of Martin, differences with National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, including letter and four draft copies defending decision to fight the seat and details of election expenses, 1909-1911; Copies of election addresses of Martin and Jacobs, and of Walter R. Preston' (Unionist) for Jan 1910. Press cuttings pre-dating the contest. (John Hopkins replaced Preston by the time election was held)