Ada Mumford papers, 1889-1935.

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Ada Mumford papers, 1889-1935.

Correspondence regarding Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7361240

Bentley Historical Library

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Mumford, Ada.

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Housewife at Adrian, Michigan. From the description of Ada Mumford papers, 1889-1935. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420681 ...

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 ...