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1 online resource (1 audio file (11 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
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Read by Nancy Astor, Edith Clara Summerskill Katharine Ramsey. |
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Katharine Ramsey, lived from 1874 to 1960. Known as the 'Red Duchess,' in 1923 she became the first woman member from Scotland elected to the House of Commons. As a crusader against international cruelty, she spoke out against Stalin, Franco, and Hitler. The following is from a 1929 speech. Nancy Astor (May 19, 1879 - May 2, 1964), though born in Danville, Virginia, was the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons. Known for her quick wit and often-sharp tongue, she remained an MP from November 28, 1919 through July 5, 1945. Edith Clara Summerskill (April 19, 1901 - February 4, 1980) was a British physician, feminist, writer, and a Labour member of Parliament from 1938 to 1961. In addition to co-founding and acting as the first president of the Married Women's Association, she was a strong advocate for women's equal rights. The recordings are dated from 1941. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Atholl, Katharine Marjory Stewart-Murray, Duchess of, 1874-1960.
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Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964.
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Summerskill, Edith, 1901-1980.
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Women politicians -- Great Britain.
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Atholl, Katharine Marjory Stewart-Murray, Duchess of, 1874-1960, speaker.
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Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964, speaker.
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Summerskill, Edith, 1901-1980, speaker.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781593166755 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1593166753 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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MWT11898941 |
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