Washington Women's History Consortium

Women's Suffrage Collection
Washington State Archives


An Act To Amend Section 3050, Chapter 238 of the Code of Washington. The Washington Territorial Legislature passed a law enacting women's suffrage. Governor William Newell signed the bill into law on November 23, 1883. Only Wyoming abd Utah Territories had enacted women's suffrage prior to this act.

The Washington State Archives Women's Suffrage collection contains images of documents relevant to women's suffrage history in Washington state. Visitors can expect to view digital objects of various Suffrage documents, including:


Partner Information:

Washington State Archives
1129 Washington Street SE
PO BOX 40238
Olympia, WA 98504-0238

Jerry Handfield
State Archivist
360-586-2664

David Hastings
WHC Liason
360-753-1801