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	This certificate of membership in the American Woman’s Republic was issued to Mrs. E. G. Lewis on June 14, 1912. Mabel Lewis was president of the Republic and wife of founder Edward Gardner Lewis. This certificate is numbered “1” in the upper right corner. Both signatures appear to be original. The corporate seal of the American Woman’s Republic has been embossed in the center – the Republic and American flags crossed.
	This Member’s Participating Certificate was issued to Mabel Lewis on June 18, 1912, and entitled her to a share of the profits and dividends in the Regents Publishing and Mercantile Corporation, which was the business branch of the American Woman’s Republic. Mabel Lewis was president of the Republic and wife of founder Edward Gardner Lewis. The certificate is numbered “1.” Mabel Lewis’ signature as president appears to be a stamp. Alma Moore’s signature as treasurer appears to be original.
	Issue 1 of Volume I of “The Pioneer of an American Woman’s Republic” was published by the American Woman’s League probably in the spring of 1911. The first several pages contain a detailed explanation of the American Woman’s Republic and its structure and organization. Photographs of the cabinet officers appear with a listing of all the state governors/regents of the Republic. This publication also includes an extensive report on the activities of the local chapters. Several pages are devoted to the People’s University and the Art Academy, and many of the products of the Art Academy are offered for sale. This was the first and probably the only edition of the “Pioneer.” No other issues have been located.
	The Senate of the American Woman’s Republic met for the first time on June 22, 1912. This report of their first meeting is a summary of actions taken, including the swearing of Senate President Alma Moore and passage of several bills.
	This collection of documents includes reports of the Resolutions Committee, the Committee on the League, the Committee on Industrial Commerce, Finance, Organization and Credentials and the Committee on the Declaration and Constitution of the Republic of the American Woman’s Republic. These committees met during the Convention in June 1912. Some pages are typed. Many have pencil notations. Some are officially signed, either by the officers or by all members present. This collection may have been used to prepare Convention coverage for the “Woman’s National Weekly.”
	This collection includes letters and telegrams sent to Edward Gardner Lewis and the American Woman’s Republic meeting in Convention in June 1912 by members and chapters across the country. They reflect the loyalty and support for Mr. Lewis, despite the legal and financial problems and demise of the American Woman’s League.
	The Declaration of Equal Rights and Constitution of the American Woman’s Republic was adopted and signed by more than 400 members attending the Convention in July 1912. The intent was to establish a separate republic until women were given the right to vote and other legal rights denied at the time by the United States Constitution or by state laws. The wording closely parallels the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Members of the Republic elected Mabel Lewis President, and Alma Z. Moore vice-president, before the convention. Senators and representatives had also been elected, and these two bodies met for the first time during the Convention.
	Issue 1 of Volume I of “The Pioneer of an American Woman’s Republic” was published by the American Woman’s League probably in the spring of 1911. The first several pages contain a detailed explanation of the American Woman’s Republic and its structure and organization. Photographs of the cabinet officers appear with a listing of all the state governors/regents of the Republic. This publication also includes an extensive report on the activities of the local chapters. Several pages are devoted to the People’s University and the Art Academy, and many of the products of the Art Academy are offered for sale. This was the first and probably the only edition of the “Pioneer.” No other issues have been located.

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