The Woman's Branch of the World's Congress Auxiliary; Committee on Government Reform Congresses

The Woman's Branch of the World's Congress Auxiliary; Committee on Government Reform Congresses

Members of the Woman's Branch on Government Reform

When the World’s Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago in 1893, a World’s Congress auxiliary was formed to manage the exposition. Many committees and subcommittees were formed to overview all potential gatherings within the city that were separated into working gender groups. Myra Bradwell and her daughter served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman on the committee for government reform.
To hold the World’s Columbian Exposition was a major achievement that could make or break a city’s economic, political, and social atmosphere. This position shows that Bradwell’s political skill were recognized and highly respected. Bradwell’s numerous committee involvement within Chicago at the time also demonstrates her commitment to the progression of her community.

World's Congress Auxiliary Scrapbook

Jenkin Lloyd Jones World’s Columbian Exposition Collection

Illinois Digital Archives - no. 0624 from the World's Congress Auxiliary Scrapbook; http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16614coll46/id/1048

1893

Meadville Lombard Theological School

These documents can be read, downloaded, and the transcripts printed for educational purposes.

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Committee document

Mrs. Myra Bradwell [Editor Chicago Legal News], Chairman.
Mrs. Bessie Bradwell Helmer, Vice Chairman.

Committee document