Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (Powellton, Ill.) minutes book, 1901-1906
Scope and Content of the Collection
A ledger of minutes for the Powellton, Illinois Woman’s Christian Temperance Union chapter, covering meetings between 1901 and 1906. Includes member lists, attendance records, and meeting minutes that discuss outreach activities of the group, and songs and readings. Topics include alcohol and prohibition, women’s suffrage, polygamy, and illegal gambling. The Powellton WCTU chapter engaged in numerous cooperative efforts with the nearby Nauvoo and Carthage chapters.
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1906
Creator
- From the Collection: Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Powellton, Ill.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Powellton, Ill.) minutes book is open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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