page_title: Local Council of Women of Halifax
hierarchical_section_title: Local Council of Women of Halifax
caption_attribution_description: English: George Wright House Halifax Nova Scotia
context_page_description: The Local Council of Women of Halifax is an organization in Halifax, Nova Scotia devoted to improving the lives of women and children. One of the most significant achievements of the LCWH was its 24-year struggle for women's right to vote. The core of the well trained and progressive leadership was five women: Anna Leonowens, Edith Archibald, Eliza Ritchie, Agnes Dennis and May Sexton. Halifax business man George Henry Wright left his home in his will to the LCWH, which the organization received after he died in the Titanic. Educator Alexander McKay also was a significant supporter of the Council.
context_section_description: The Local Council of Women of Halifax (LCWH) is an organization in Halifax, Nova Scotia devoted to improving the lives of women and children.  One of the most significant achievements of the LCWH was its 24-year struggle for women's right to vote (1894-1918). The core of the well trained and progressive leadership was five women: Anna Leonowens (famous for The King and I), Edith Archibald (who eventually became the leader of the National Council), Eliza Ritchie, Agnes Dennis (president from 1906–20) and May Sexton.  Halifax business man George Henry Wright left his home in his will to the LCWH, which the organization received after he died in the Titanic (1912).  Educator Alexander McKay also was a significant supporter of the Council.
caption: George Henry Wright House - Wright bequeathed his home to the Local Council of Women, Halifax Nova Scotia (1912)
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