Truth-Telling: Frances Willard and Ida B. Wells

Other Responses

Other Responses

After the republication of Willard's 1890 interview in Fraternity magazine and the exchange between Willard and Wells published in the Westminster Gazette, the conflict between the two women gained international attention and comment.

Miss Hood's Protest

Helen L. Hood was president of the Illinois state WCTU. Below, read her defense of Willard and her reputation.

 

Hot After Miss Willard

J.M. Townsend was president of the Anti-Lynching League. Below appears his critique of Willard's statements.

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