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May Mann Jennings (born May Austin Elizabeth Mann; April 25, 1872 – April 24, 1963) was an American activist who was the first lady of Florida from 1901 to 1905. [1] As one of Florida's most powerful and influential women, she was a leader of organizations, both civic and philanthropic, and founder of the League of Women Voters of Florida.
As president of the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs (FFWC) from 1914 until 1917, May Mann Jennings used her political prowess to fight for causes including women’s suffrage, environmental conservation and prohibition.
Biography of May Mann Jennings, 1872-1963. By Lauren Newton, Librarian, University of North Florida. Civic Leader and Woman Suffragist. May Mann was born April 25, 1872, in Centerville, New Jersey, to Austin Shuey Mann and Rachel Elizabeth Kline Mann.
May Mann Jennings was Florida's first lady from 1901 to 1905. May Jennings was active in supporting a variety of causes, including women's suffrage, child welfare, prohibition and environmental conservation. She became president of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs in 1914.
Sep 18, 2017 · One of the most prominent women involved in environmental efforts during the early 20 th century was May Mann Jennings, who is referred to in our papers as Mrs. W.S. Jennings. Jennings was born in 1872 in New Jersey, but her family moved to Crystal River, Florida in 1874.
The May Mann Jennings Papers (1889-1963) document her activities related to the Federation of Women's Clubs, the Royal Palm State Park, the Everglades, and her relationship with her husband, Governor William Sherman Jennings.
May Mann Jennings was an American activist who was the first lady of Florida from 1901 to 1905. As one of Florida's most powerful and influential women, she was a leader of organizations, both civic and philanthropic, and founder of the League of Women Voters of Florida.
