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"The Birth of a Nation" by Esther Griffin White
This article is in response to the film "The Birth of a Nation." Esther considered the film an insult to African Americans and a ploy to make money.
Esther Griffin White's Petition for Mayor
The petition for Mayor of Richmond in 1938. Esther was unsuccessful, however, she became the first woman ever to be on the official election ballot of Indiana.
It's Wicked On Sunday But All Right On Monday
This article concerns Esther's view on a speaker who was invited to Earlham on a Sunday, but whose speech was pushed back to Monday due to the clash between religion and money.
Plaque Inducting Esther Griffin White into the Indiana Journalism Hall or Fame at DePauw University
The plaque reads: "The Indiana Professional Chapters Society of Professional Journalists have elected Esther Griffin White Journalist, Artist, and Social Activist, Richmond, Ind. to the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame at Depauw University"
Dancing Improves Health of Women
This article discusses dancing as a way in which to improve health and social life, and also notes that Earlham College students should dance more.
Hats Off to Earlham College Who Staged Richmond's Only Centennial Pageant
This article describes a centennial celebration put on by Earlham College. In it, Esther criticizes the city for not taking into account the wishes of Richmondites for a centennial celebration, as well as commends the college on a job well done.
Letter From Raymond White (5)
A letter from Raymond White to Herbert and Winifred White, with illustrations.
Letter From Raymond White (4)
A letter from Raymond White to Herbert and Winifred White, with illustrations.
Letter From Raymond White (3)
A letter from Raymond White to Herbert and Winifred White, with illustrations.
Letter From Raymond White (2)
A letter from Raymond White to Herbert and Winifred White, with illustrations.
If Chorus Girls Asked Men For Suffrage, They'd Get It
An article by Esther Griffin White commenting on the position of the Suffrage Movement
Why I Left The Item
An article from Esther Griffin White in The Little Paper, explaining why she left the Richmond Item
White Family Tree
A tree graph detailing Esther Griffin White's genealogical history, ending with her father, Oliver White.
College Forum
A poem by Esther Griffin White, possibly expressing something of her opinion on religion
The Little Paper
The back page of the thirteenth issue of the Little Paper, including Esther's "Paragraphs" detailing local news as well as her commentary, and her "Little Aphorisms," collections of her pithy sayings.
Poem About Ray
A Poem written by Esther Griffin White about her brother, Ray, sometime after his death.
