Temperance collection, 1815-1959.

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Temperance collection, 1815-1959.

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Collection includes convention programs of the Lancaster County Woman's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.), as well as a history of the group from 1884-1959 prepared by George L. Heiges. Also, Pennsylvania State W.C.T.U. function programs. Included are handwritten notes on some of the conventions, pro-temperance booklets and newspapers (Moral Reformer and American Reformer), and miscellaneous addresses and articles. Of special interest is a booklet, "Operation Interview," in which 36 prominent Lancastrians comment on the question "Is social drinking necessary for success?," and a newspaper article reminiscing on the Temperance movement in Columbia, Pa.

.25 cubic ft.

Lancaster County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664171

Lancaster County Historical Society

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Pennsylvania State Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

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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 ...

Lancaster County Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

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