1830-1917

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1830-1917

Ballots for Belva

the true story of a woman's race for the presidency
Presents the story of Belva Lockhood, a lawyer who argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and ran for office in 1884 while fighting for equality, and includes a glossary and timeline of events in womens' suffrage.

A lady has the Floor

Belva Lockwood speaks out for women's rights
Here is a picture book biography of Belva Lockwood, a lawyer, activist, and first female presidential candidate, in 1884.
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Lady for the defense

a biography of Belva Lockwood
1975
A biography of the first woman lawyer to practice before the United States Supreme Court who also was the first woman candidate for President.

Before the Supreme Court

the story of Belva Ann Lockwood
1974
A biography of Belva Ann Lockwood, fighter for women's rights, who became the first woman to practice law before the Supreme Court and to plead the first case for a Negro there.

Belva Lockwood

equal rights pioneer
2009
A biography of United States attorney, politician, educator, and author Belva Lockwood, that chronicles her struggles to receive an education and law degree and her run for president with the Equal Rights Party.

Ballots for Belva

the true story of a woman's race for the presidency
2008
Presents the story of Belva Lockhood, a lawyer who argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and ran for office in 1884 while fighting for equality, and includes a glossary and timeline of events in womens' suffrage.

Belva Lockwood wins her case

1987
Describes the struggles and triumphs of Belva Lockwood, the teacher, suffragette, lawyer, and peace activist who became the first woman to practice law before the Supreme Court and a candidate for president in 1884 and 1888.
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