“Keeping Susan B. Anthony’s vision alive and relevant is our work and our passion.”
17 Madison Street
The newsletter for the members of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
a National Historic Landmark
17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY
Phone: 585-235-6124
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
Mark your calendars:
 November 27
Thanksgiving Day
Museum & House closed,
including Administrative
Offices
 November 28
Museum & House open,
Administrative offices
closed
 December 8
Monday Lecture Series
Dr. Jennifer Lloyd,
Associate Professor
Emerita, The College at
Brockport
“Fannie Barrier Williams:
Brockport Native,
Clubwoman, Activist”
12:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Tea
Seats still available!
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November
November 2014
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A message from our membership director
I just love the month of November! Every year at the beginning of the
month we have the opportunity to exercise our right to vote. At the end of
the month is my favorite holiday — Thanksgiving!
When I voted this year, I thought of all the sacrifices Susan B. Anthony and
others made so I would have the right to vote. I am so thankful that I live in
a country that allows me the right to vote and the opportunity to
participate in the democratic process.
Here at the Anthony Museum we are gearing up for the Annual Susan B.
Anthony Birthday Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, February
Lesia Telega
11, 2015 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention
Center. Our keynote speaker is Lynn Sherr, whose new biography, “Sally Ride: America’s First
Woman in Space,” ties in perfectly with our theme: “Thanks to Susan B., We Can Reach for the
Stars!”
Right now you can purchase your table by going to: 2015 Birthday Luncheon Table.
Individual tickets will go on sale later in December.
As always, thank you for your support!
“What inspires you about the Susan B. Anthony House?”
Melissa Sagen, intern, describes how 17 Madison Street inspires her:
Members of the Afghan women’s
cycling team
“As an intern at the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, and working
toward a degree in museum studies, the house and museum are a
reminder that the only limitations in life are the ones you set yourself.
Susan B. Anthony paved the way for women to pursue their passions
with tenacity and curiosity. The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
can provide a profound lesson to anyone struggling to achieve their
dreams.”
For special occasions
all year round,
give a gift of inspiration—
membership in the
National Susan B. Anthony
Museum & House!
Melissa Sagen
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17 Madison Street
is published periodically for the
members of the
Susan B. Anthony
Museum & House.
Membership Director:
Lesia Telega
President and CEO:
Deborah L. Hughes
We are pleased to welcome Alexandria Hoang to the National
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House as the newest member of the
staff. Alexandria joins the administrative office as Administrative
Coordinator.
Save the dates—
Alexandria grew up in Rochester and attended Alfred University
where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts. A strong advocate for
social and women’s issues, Alexandria is excited to learn more about
Susan B. Anthony and her inspirational story. In her spare time, she
enjoys painting, sewing, and collecting comic books.
Alexandria Hoang
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This Month in History:
“Statue Smasher” article from Times Magazine, Monday, November 27, 1939
“Frail feminist Mrs. Adelaide Johnson, a sculptor for more than
60 of her 80-odd years, long knew and admired the late great
Suffragette (sic) Susan B. Anthony. Her statue of Miss
Anthony, rising (with fellow Feminists Lucretia Mott and
Elizabeth Cady Stanton) from a sea of Carrara marble, rests in
the crypt of the U.S. Capital — ‘the first monument of woman
to women,’ states Mrs. Johnson in her Who’s Who paragraph,
‘in any national capital in the world.’ Fortnight ago Mrs.
Johnson faced eviction from her studio-home in Washington.
Thereupon she did what Susan Anthony, no believer in shillyshally, would have heartily approved: she took a hammer,
smashed half her statuary, called in the press. To Painter
Rockwell Kent’s wired appeal that she stop her smashing she
retorted: ‘That is a matter between myself and God.’
“First rescuer to arrive when Mrs. Johnson’s plight was duly
Johnson (left) at the unveiling of the Portrait Monument to
Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony
blazoned forth to the nation was not a feminist but
monument in 1921.
Congressman Sol Bloom of New York. He had the heat turned
Courtesy National Photo Co., Washington, DC.
on in her studio, food brought in, eviction proceedings
stopped. Mrs. Johnson, whose onetime husband changed his name from Jenkins to Johnson as a wedding
present to her, graciously accepted his aid. Other offers of help poured in, headed by $1,000 from a ‘nameless
registered nurse.’ Heartened, the indomitable Mrs. Johnson made a promise, ‘I’m good for another 20 years.
I’ll continue with my work.’
“Less pleased was she by another wellwisher, who offered to buy one of the casualties, a slightly damaged bust
of Lucretia Mott, for his rock garden, ‘twine a vine over its missing ear.’ ‘Of all the insolence!’ sniffed Mrs.
Johnson. ‘Can you imagine my Lucretia in a rock garden?’”
[Editor’s note: Mrs. Johnson died in 1955 at age 96, outspoken and controversial to the end.]
A wonderful time was had by all who attended the
Friends of the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Tea at Locust Hill Country Club on Sunday, October 26, 2014.
The musical performance featured Teagan Ward.
Everyone enjoyed delightful music, an elegant tea and delicious pastry!
News from the museum shop
It’s extra special to be a member of
the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
during the month of December!
As a member you receive a 20% discount
from December 1 — December 31, 2014!
The online coupon code is MEMDEC20
Just enter it at checkout.
Happy shopping!