Women’s Christian Temperance Union Collection, 1940 - 1977
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Orwell, New York
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of minutes of meetings and records of attendance from 1964 to 1972 of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in the Oswego County, NY area. It also contains honor certificates, notes, cards and some correspondence from 1941 to 1971.
- Extent:
- 3 folders
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of minutes of meetings and records of attendance from 1964 to It also contains honor certificates, notes, cards and some correspondence from 1941 to 1971. Publications generated by the National WTCU have been included.
- Biographical / historical:
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The National Women’s Christian Temperance Union was organized in 1874 to endorse prohibition and promote Christian beliefs. By the beginning of the 20th century of WCTU expanded their objectives and added the Women’s vote issue to their agenda. From the 1940’s to the 1970’s the WCTU focused their energies upon helping those with chemical dependencies and education the young on Christian morals.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open to the public.
- Terms of access:
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Please contact SUNY Oswego Archives and Special Collections for use restrictions.
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