Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Olympia, Wash., records, 1883-1939.

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Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Olympia, Wash., records, 1883-1939.

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Three minute books, of which the first (1883-1897) is fairly complete (books for 1897-1926 missing) and books after 1926 the coverage and entries are brief, resulting in lack of discussion of the WCTU fight for prohibition and against repeal; correspondence (1919) to and from U.S. representative Albert Johnson regarding the elemination of wine and beer from the prohibition amendment; book (1903-1904) reflecting good deeds done by members to further the cause; scrapbook (ca. 1900); miscellaneous financial records; and other materials.

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Washington State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8065977

Washington State Historical Society

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Johnson, Albert, 1869-1957

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Born in Vasa, Minn. on August 9, 1865. Taught school in Dakota Territory, worked railroad construction for the Great Northern Railway, and bonanza farming. Moved to Portland, Or. (1887); attended Univ. of Oregon Law School; admitted to bar (1891); returned to Minn. (1901). In his spare time, conducted historical research on pioneer life, western trails, and Indian wars; collector of Indian photographs; resided in Marine-On-St. Croix, Minn. From the description of Albert W. Johnson pa...

Stevens, Lillian M. N. Ames, 1844-1914

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Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Olympia, Wash.)

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Olympia local union chartered June 1883 to support and implement the national programs of the WCTU at the local level; worked closely with Olympia churches and schools to promote their programs. From the description of Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Olympia, Wash., records, 1883-1939. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70977982 ...