The Harvard Anti-Wine Society was originally organized as the University Temperance Society in 1836 out of a joint meeting of the Cambridge and the University Temperance Societies. The new Society was open to all members of the University who signed a pledge to abstain from the use of ardent spirits and wine. In 1837, the organization changed its name to the Harvard Anti-Wine Society to reflect more clearly the goals of the society. In October 1841, the Society was replaced by the Harvard Total Abstinence Society.
The Harvard Total Abstinence Society was organized in October 1841, seemingly as a replacement for the then defunct Harvard Anti-Wine Society, with which it clearly shared some membership. The Harvard Total Abstinence Society was open to all members of the University who signed a pledge to abstain from all intoxicating beverages while associated with the University, including both terms and vacations. The Society seems to have disbanded circa 1843.
From the description of Records of the Harvard Anti-Wine Society and of the Harvard Total Abstinence Society, 1836-1843. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 228511289
