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Mary Reid Anderson (née Macarthur; 13 August 1880 – 1 January 1921) was a Scottish suffragist (although at odds with the national groups who were willing to let a minority of women gain the franchise) and was a leading trades unionist.
Jun 6, 2019 · Mary Macarthur was the first woman to be selected by any political party to contest the 1918 General Election, which was called immediately after the war.
Mary MacArthur (February 15, 1930 - September 22, 1949) was an American actress. Her death from polio at age 19 led to creation of the Mary MacArthur Memorial Fund, which provided money for research and for treatment of people with that disease.
Mary Reid Macarthur, the Scottish founder and leader of the all female trade union, the National Federation of Women Workers, died on 1 January 1921. This exhibition marks the centenary of her death and celebrates her pioneering work among British women workers.
Dec 6, 2010 · Learn about the life and achievements of Mary MacArthur (1880-1921), who organised over 300,000 women into the trade union movement and campaigned for a legal minimum wage. She also stood as a Labour candidate for parliament and inspired the next generation of female politicians.
This digital exhibition explores the historical significance of trade union leader Mary Macarthur and the work of the National Federation of Women Workers.
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Jan 1, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mary Macarthur, who died 100 years ago on January 1st, 1921. She fought for women's rights, workers' rights and women's representation in the Labour movement and parliament.
