Sarah Platt-Decker

1856–1912 (age 56)

Clubwoman and suffrage advocate

Biography

Sarah Platt-Decker was a leading voice in the club movement, first in Colorado and then at the national level, where she encouraged women to collaborate on civic improvements, education, and public health. She believed in the power of organized women to lift their cities and states to higher standards.

Her commitment to suffrage, philanthropy, and social welfare made her a sought-after speaker and strategist, and she worked tirelessly to expand the opportunities for women to lead. Friends remembered her as a passionate advocate who balanced energy with grace.