Woman's Christian Temperance Union collection, 1898-1940.

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Woman's Christian Temperance Union collection, 1898-1940.

Pamphlets, flyers, clippings and other published materials related to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

.4 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7636832

Pikes Peak Library District

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Starrett, Lillian M., 1870-1959,

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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 ...