Charles W. Brown papers on temperance, 1871-1876.

ArchivalResource

Charles W. Brown papers on temperance, 1871-1876.

Correspondence, certificates and manuscript essays pertaining to Charles W. Brown of Shortsville, Ontario County, New York, documenting his efforts on behalf of the temperance movement through the Independent Order of Good Templars, 1871-1876. A few letters were written by Brown; the bulk are addressed to him. Correspondence centers on Templar activities, detailing the group's efforts to organize its membership and limit liquor license in various locations throughout Western New York. Essays were written by Brown on temperance topics. One is dated April 28, 1874; the remaing three are undated. One essay is untitled.

1 folders (61 items)

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 8032420

New-York Historical Society Library

Related Entities

There are 8 Entities related to this resource.

Brown, Charles W., of Shortsville, N.Y.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c57mhs (person)

The Independent Order of Good Templars, now known as the International Organisation of Good Templars, originated as one of a number of fraternal organizations dedicated to temperance causes in the nineteenth century. Charles W. Brown held the position of Deputy Grand Worthy Chief remplar for Lodge 419 of the IOGT in Shortsville, N.Y. From the description of Charles W. Brown papers on temperance, 1871-1876. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 704546980 ...

Titus, T. B.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w70kh2 (person)

Mallery, D.J., Dr.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rj8jps (person)

Anson Titus & Son (Phelps, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v47ftr (corporateBody)

Draper, A. S. (Andrew Sloan), 1848-1913

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k36hvt (person)

Draper & Chester (Albany, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6355636 (corporateBody)

L.P. Thompson & Co. (Phelps, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6772257 (corporateBody)

Independent Order of Good Templars

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qp0202 (corporateBody)

Part of a world-wide temperance movement, the International Order of Good Templars was formed in 1851, with the West Australian branch being established in approximately 1881. From the description of Records. 1896-1955. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221857334 ...