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Susan E. Cannon Allen

1859–1935

United States

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Susan E. Cannon Allen (May 26, 1859 – May 12, 1935) was an African-American suffragist and temperance activist from Illinois. She served in numerous executive positions in several different women's clubs and was involved in club work at both the local and state level.

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