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Antoinette Funk
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Funk circa 1920
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Marie Antoinette Leland
May 30, 1873 |
| Died | March 26, 1942 (aged 68) San Diego, California, US
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| Alma mater | Illinois Wesleyan University (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, activist |
| Years active | 1913–1939 |
| Known for | Contributions to the women's rights movement |
| Spouse(s) | Isaac Lincoln Funk |
Antoinette Funk (May 30, 1873 – March 26, 1942) was an important American lawyer and activist. She worked hard for women's rights in the early 1900s. She is best known for her efforts to help women gain the right to vote. This movement was called women's suffrage. She also supported the United States during World War I.
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Who Was Antoinette Funk?
Antoinette Funk was a key figure in the fight for women's equality. She used her skills as a lawyer to help change laws. Her work helped women get more rights in society. She was a leader in the National American Woman Suffrage Association. This group worked to get women the right to vote.
Early Life and Education
Antoinette Funk was born on May 30, 1873. Her birth name was Marie Antoinette Leland. She was born in Dwight, Illinois. In 1898, she went to Illinois Wesleyan University Law School. There, she earned her law degree (J.D.). In 1902, she moved to Chicago. This is where her work for women's rights truly began.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Antoinette Funk was a strong supporter of women's rights. She traveled widely to give speeches. She spoke to many different women's rights groups. Her goal was to convince people that women should have the right to vote.
Speaking Out Across the Country
In 1914, Funk traveled across South Dakota and Nevada. She rode in stagecoaches to reach many towns. She gave speeches several times a day. She spoke in many places, from mines to homes. She even spoke at dinner dances. Funk especially liked speaking outdoors. This allowed more people to hear her message. On October 2, 1914, she was briefly jailed in Minot, North Dakota. This happened because she gave a speech on the street without permission.
In 1915, she spoke at Bryn Mawr College. Her speech was called "The Best Arguments for Woman Suffrage." She explained why women deserved to vote.
Supporting the War Effort
In 1917, Antoinette Funk also helped the United States during World War I. She joined other women's rights advocates. She was part of the Women's Committee of the Council of Defense. In 1918, she became a vice chairman. She worked for the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee. This committee was part of the Treasury Department. It helped raise money for the war.
Later Life and Legacy
Later in her career, Antoinette Funk worked for the government. She served as Assistant Commissioner of the Land Office. This was during President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's time. She retired from the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1939. Antoinette Funk passed away on March 26, 1942. She died in San Diego, California. Her work helped pave the way for women's voting rights.
