Records, 1885-1992 (bulk 1960-1980).

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Records, 1885-1992 (bulk 1960-1980).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70974202

Scrapbooks (1935-1979) containing publicity and public relations materials and newspaper clippings; minute books (1927-1966); education and drug awareness pamphlets (1911-1991); membership rosters, secretary reports, treasurer records including roll books and yearly reviews (1945-1987); annual reports including reports of the Pennsylvania and national WCTU annual conventions; books and other materials reflecting WCTU history as well as information on founder Frances Willard; publications of WCTU, including program directories and membership information; transactions and business papers including correspondence and awards.

17 boxes.

Bucks County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8062769

Bucks County Historical Society

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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. ...

Bucks County Women's Christian Temperance Union

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National organization, Woman's Christian Temperance Union created by Frances E. Willard and others in 1874; Bucks County WCTU formed 1885. From the description of Records, 1885-1992 (bulk 1960-1980). (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70974202 ...

Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania.

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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 ...