A Universal Suffrage: documents from the Bubbio Archive

The "F. Eusebio" Civic Museum in Alba presents the exhibition "A Universal Suffrage", featuring original archival materials—many from the Teodoro Bubbio Archive—that reconstruct the Constituent Assembly period and emphasize the political impact of women's suffrage in Italy's early republican elections.

Why visit

• See original archival sources documenting the work of the Constituent Assembly.
• Learn about Senator Teodoro Bubbio's political and institutional contributions.
• Understand the connection between the 2 June 1946 referendum and subsequent institutional changes.

Practical information

Dates: from 23 May to 21 June 2026.

Opening: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 17:00, on the occasion of the European Night of Museums.

• Venue: Sala Luciano Maccario, ground floor - "F. Eusebio" Civic Museum.
• Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 19, 12051 Alba (CN), Italy.
• Organisers: Centro Studi Beppe Fenoglio and the Culture and Tourism Department of the Municipality of Alba, in collaboration with the Federico Eusebio Civic Museum and the local ANPI section; supported by Fondazione Banca d'Alba and Fondazione CRT.
• Opening hours: according to the Civic Museum's schedule; check with the museum for updates.
• Tours and bookings: contact the Civic Museum for guided visits, group arrangements or further details.

This exhibition is suitable for researchers, history students and anyone interested in contemporary history, offering direct access to primary sources and insights into the role of suffrage in shaping the Italian Republic.

Coordinates: 44.6987822, 8.0346913.