Sister-Wives and Suffragists: Polygamy and the Politics of Woman Suffrage, 1870-1896

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Beginning in 1870, Utah women from both polygamist and monogamist marriages attempted to establish their primacy as the standard bearer of women’s rights in the territory. Some sought support from leaders within the territory while others looked to those in the national arena. Ultimately, the activities of Mormon women helped to secure woman suffrage for Utah in 1870.