First Presbyterian Church (Fort Gibson, Okla.) books, 1884-1939.

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First Presbyterian Church (Fort Gibson, Okla.) books, 1884-1939.

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Minute books, a subscription book, an account book, and enclosures from those books, all relating to women's groups affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Gibson, Okla. The groups include the Ladies Missionary Society, the Ladies Aid Society, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The minute books document the regular meetings of each organization and include information on fundraisers, topical readings, and social events. The subscription book lists subscriptions to various Presbyterian publications held by the members of the Ladies Missionary Society. The account book documents income and expenses of Edith H. Walker, long-time member and secretary of the Ladies Missionary Society.

67 items (0.5 linear feet).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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First Presbyterian Church (Fort Gibson, Okla.)

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The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Gibson, Okla., sponsored the Ladies Missionary Society, Ladies Aid Society, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. From the description of First Presbyterian Church (Fort Gibson, Okla.) books, 1884-1939. WorldCat record id: 57624954 The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Gibson, Okla., sponsored women's groups in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Ladies Missionary Society was founded in 1884 in response to the gr...

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 ...