The Last Suffragist Standing – The Life and Times of Laura Marshall Jamieson
University of British Columbia Press
Discover the inspiring life of Laura Marshall Jamieson, a pioneering Canadian suffragist and politician, in "The Last Suffragist Standing." This compelling biography offers an unprecedented study of a New Woman who significantly tested Canadian democracy. Written by Veronica Strong-Boag, a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the book delves into Jamieson's journey from an orphaned child to a member of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly and Vancouver city councillor. Explore Jamieson's six decades of activism, where she championed crucial issues such as factory labor conditions, minimum wage, feminist pacifism, housing, municipal franchise, and employment equality. Her political radicalism, shaped by the suffrage movement and the Great Depression, provides a unique lens into the history of feminism, socialism, internationalism, and activism in Canada. "The Last Suffragist Standing" is a rich product of meticulous archival research, offering a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman and the era she influenced. A must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, women's rights, and political activism. Product Summary: The Last Suffragist Standing, Biography, Paperback, 284 pages, Written by Veronica Strong-Boag, Published by UBC Press.
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