Brooklyn Prohibition collection Bulk, 1893-1921 1893-1942

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Brooklyn Prohibition collection Bulk, 1893-1921 1893-1942

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The Prohibition Collection contains temperance periodicals, publications, correspondence, photographs, lecture invitations, campaign material, and newspaper clippings, 1893-1942, relating to the Prohibition movement in the U.S. and in New York State and City in particular. This material provides a look at this American political movement from the local level in New York and Kings Counties. The bulk of the material was donated in 1932 by George B. Hilliard, who was involved in the Prohibition movement for decades and was a county organizer and executive committee member for the Prohibition County Committee of New York. Some of the items date from 1933 to 1942 and their provenance cannot be established.

0.8 Linear feet; in 2 document boxes and one oversize box.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329446

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Woman's christian temperance union

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Temperance organization founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1874. Campaigning against the use of alcohol and in favor of labor laws and prison reform, the W.C.T.U. became one of the largest and most influential women's organizations of the 19th century. It became global when the World W.C.T.U. was founded in 1883. The organization continued to exist through the 20th century, although membership declined after the passage of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) in 1919. From the description of ...

Hilliard, George B.

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Prohibition Party (U.S.)

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Kings County Prohibition Committee (Kings County, N.Y.).

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New York County Prohibition Committee.

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Brooklyn Young Peoples Prohibition League.

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