[Collection of minor publications of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union]. [1885-1944]

Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

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Best known for her leadership (1879-1898) of the influential Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Willard also supported and often spearheaded a wide variety of social reforms, including woman suffrage, economic equality, and fair labor laws. Willard gained an international reputation through her speeches and publications. She was the first woman to be honored with a statue in the U.S Capitol building, and her Evanston home was one of the first house museums to in the country. ...

Andrew, Elizabeth Wheeler

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Burdette, Robert J. (Robert Jones), 1844-1914

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American humorist and clergyman. From the description of Letters, 1877-1914. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122561397 American humorist and lecturer. From the description of ALS, [ca. 1885] Mar. 8, San Francisco, to Thomas G. Gentry. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540649 Robert Jones Burdette was an American humorist and lecturer. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Illinois, he served with distinction in the...

Smith, Ida B. Wise (Ida Belle Wise), 1871-1952

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Alderson, Mary Long, 1860-1940

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Aldrich, Mary J.

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Leavitt, Mary Clement.

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Wright, Seaborn.

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Stauffer, Henry Hans, 1928-

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Cowles, Pluma L.

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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 ...