Telegram from (Christabel) Pankhurst to Caroline Phillips
SenderSent by
Christabel Pankhurst
(Manchester, England, 1880 - 1958)
AssociatedAssociated with
Sylvia Pankhurst
(Manchester, England, 1882 - 1960)
AssociatedAssociated with
Caroline Phillips
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1874 - 1956)
Date7 January 1909
Object NameTelegram
Mediumpaper, ink and pencil
ClassificationsSocieties
Dimensions14 × 21.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS082735
About MeThis is part of a collection of documents relating to Caroline Phillips (1874-1956), an Aberdonian journalist who was involved in the women's suffrage movement. The collection contains important correspondence between Phillips and key leaders in the suffrage movement, including Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst.TELEGRAM
East Strand 9.35am rec'd at 10.11am
TO: Phillips 18 Broad St. Aberdeen
Sylvia left 11.30 Kings X last night
Pankhurst
More About Me
The telegram reads 'Sylvia left 11.30 Kings X last night'. This short and concise form of correspondence has been replaced by the modern-day text message. No emoji's back in 1909!
Caroline Phillips
The National Women's Social and Political Union (NWSPU)
21 September 1907
