Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, Battle Creek Chapter records 1874-1986

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 ...

Red Ribbon Temperance Union.

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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Battle Creek Chapter.

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The Battle Creek Woman's Temperance Union was established April 13, 1874. In December 1876, the group was formally organized as the Battle Creek Chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Due to declining membership, the chapter disbanded November 21, 1986. From the guide to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, Battle Creek Chapter records, 1874-1986, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan) ...

Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Battle Creek Chapter (Mich.)

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