Sylvia Murray facts for kids

Sylvia Winthrope Murray (born August 19, 1875 – died January 17, 1955) was an important woman who fought for women's right to vote. She was known as a suffragette. Her sister, Eunice Guthrie Murray, was also a suffragette.

Who Was Sylvia Murray?

Sylvia Winthrope Murray was a dedicated suffragette. This means she worked hard to help women gain the right to vote. She was part of a family that believed strongly in equal rights. Her mother, Frances Murray, and her sister, Eunice, were also involved in this important movement.

Early Life and Education

Sylvia was born in Cardross, Scotland, in 1875. She was one of four children. Her mother, Frances, was a suffragist, which is someone who supports women's right to vote. Her father, David Murray, was a solicitor, a type of lawyer.

Sylvia went to Girton College at Cambridge University. There, she studied for her Bachelor of Arts degree. After college, she spent some time working as a missionary. She also worked in her father's law firm, gaining experience in the legal world.

Fighting for Women's Rights

Sylvia was very active in the movement for women's suffrage. She was a good friend of Chrystal Macmillan, another important suffragette. They often wrote letters to each other.

Sylvia joined two major groups that fought for women's voting rights:

• The Women's Freedom League: She was a member of this group along with her mother and sister.
• The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies: She was also a member of this large organization.

These groups worked tirelessly to convince the government to allow women to vote.

Her Father's Legacy

In 1933, Sylvia wrote a book called David Murray: A Bibliographical Memoir. This book was about her father's amazing library. She had presented a paper about his book collection in 1932 to the Glasgow Bibliographical Society. After her father passed away, his large library was given to the University of Glasgow. Sylvia's book helped to share the story of his collection.