An edition of The famous five (1999)

The famous five

Emily Murphy and the case of the missing persons

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An edition of The famous five (1999)

The famous five

Emily Murphy and the case of the missing persons

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A comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in Canadian women's history that gives an overview of the five women who took the case of "women as people" to England in 1929. Includes information on the "Persons Case" as well as the women responsible for changing the BNA Act. Visually appealing, informative black and white photographs, timelines of the five women, a quick summary of the "Persons Case", table of contents, lists of books by Nellie McClung and Emily Murphy, and index. A good resource for increasing interest in the democratic rights of all Canadian citizens to vote. Unique source of Canadian information. Grade 6 Social Studies - Citizens participating in decision-making, Democratic rights; Change over time; Individual and collective identity; Responsibility. Some schools may already have this title. Highly Recommended. CORE.

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119

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Cover of: The famous five
The famous five: a pivotal moment in Canadian women's history
2003, Deadwood Pub.
in English
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The famous five: Emily Murphy and the case of the missing persons
1999, Western Heritage Centre
in English

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Table of Contents

Ch. 1. The famous one : Emily Murphy
ch. 2. The day the persons debate began
ch. 3. The passing parade in Emily's courtroom
ch. 4. If women weren't persons, they were certainly human
ch. 5. The black candle and eugenics
ch. 6. Back at the BNA act
ch. 7. When Emily calls
ch. 8. A matter of amazement and perturbation
ch. 9. Mother was not a person?
ch. 10. Best letter ever written
ch. 11. Thousands of words later
ch. 12. Yes, yes and yes again
ch. 13. No, no and no again
ch. 14. Happy most of the time
ch. 15. Henrietta Muir Edwards, first to sign
ch. 16. Nellie McClung, second on the list
ch. 17. Louise McKinney, next to sign
ch. 18. Irene Parlby, last but not least
ch. 19. A thank you letter.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cochrane, Alta

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Dewey Decimal Class
305.42/092/2
Library of Congress
M645

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Pagination
119 p.
Number of pages
119

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Open Library
OL37853899M
Internet Archive
famousfiveemilym0000mill
ISBN 10
0968596207
ISBN 13
9780968596203
OCLC/WorldCat
45224169

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