Image No: NA-3043-1

Title: Unveiling of bronze tablet in lobby of Canadian senate, Ottawa, Ontario.

Date: June 11 1938

Remarks: Tablet commemorating victory of "Famous Five" women in obtaining ruling that women were legally persons and could hold seats in Senate, was placed in Senate Lobby by Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and unveiled by Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King, centre; Mrs. Nellie McClung on extreme right. Also included are Mrs. J. C. Kenwood, daughter of late Judge Murphy; Doctor E.M. Douglass, president of Professional Woman's Clubs; Senator Cairine Wilson and Senator Iva C. Fallis.

Subject(s): Ottawa, Ontario - Buildings (Interiors) / Ottawa, Ontario - Personalities / Ottawa, Ontario - Events / Prime Ministers of Canada