Oscar Christgau papers, 1900-1978.

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Oscar Christgau papers, 1900-1978.

Papers of Christgau, temperance lecturer and Anti-Saloon League of America official. They particularly detail Christgau's schooling, Minnesota political activities, and lifelong support of temperance and prohibition, especially in his nearly 50-year (1915-1959) career with the ASL.

3.0 cu. ft. (7 boxes, including 16 volumes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314020

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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