Speech

By: Clara B. Arthur

Date: 1926

Source: Arthur, Clara B. "Bring Playgrounds to Detroit." Clara B. Arthur Papers. Detroit, Mich.: Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.

About the Author: Clara B. Arthur (1858–1929) was a prominent social activist in Detroit. Her deep concern for the welfare of women and children led to the development of visionary public programs and changes in the city's political system. An important leader of the Woman's Suffrage Movement, Arthur served as president or vice president of the Michigan Equal Suffrage Association from 1896 to 1913. She used her superior organizational skills and patient tenacity to persevere despite many early defeats. Her efforts paid off as she eventually brought playgrounds and public bath houses to Detroit, helped effect changes in labor conditions for women and children, and improved conditions...