The National Junior Suffrage Corps were a women's suffrage organization for young people ages seventeen and under. The group was formed by Connecticut suffragist, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, and the logos and designs were created by artist, Elmer MacRae.
The National Junior Suffrage Corps were a women's suffrage organization for young people ages seventeen and under. The group was formed by Connecticut suffragist, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, and the logos and designs were created by artist, Elmer MacRae.
Suffragist and educator, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, created the National Junior Suffrage Corps in 1914. [1] The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) raised funds to help recruit interested members. [1] Members of the group were all under age seventeen and consisted of young people interested in women's suffrage. [2] The motto was "Youth Today, Tomorrow Power." [3]
Activities of the group included assisting suffragists with various projects, such as acting as assistants during lectures or getting signatures for petitions. [2] The first group was formed in Columbia, South Carolina. [1] The Birmingham, Alabama group created a unique suffrage chant. [4] An all-boys group was started in Lexington, Kentucky. [5]
The badge of the Junior Suffrage Corps was designed by artist Elmer MacRae. [1]