Woman's Christian Temperance Union records, 1940-1977.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Orwell, N.Y.)
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The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in 1874 to endorse prohibition and promote Christian beliefs. By the beginning of the 20th century the W.C.T.U. expanded their objectives and added the issue of women voting to their agenda. From the 1940's to the 1970's the W.C.T.U. focused their energies upon helping those with chemical dependencies and educating children on Christian morals. From the description of Woman's Christian Temperance Union records, 1940-1977. ...
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 ...
