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Farmers Picnic!
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This program shows the event schedule for the picnic at Cleveland's Grove. This event consisted of many speeches, musical numbers, and other events surrounding the prohibition platform.
National Prohibition Alliance
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This flyer has two purposes. First, one side shows the main officers and who is on the Board of Managers. Second, is a short explanation as to what the purposes and goals of the organization are. This brief explanation was written by Martha McClellan Brown as she was Secretary of the organization at the time.
The Temperance Movement And Women’S Suffrage, William Kennedy Brown
The Temperance Movement And Women’S Suffrage, William Kennedy Brown
William Kennedy Brown Papers
William Kennedy Brown describes Martha McClellan Brown’s initial attempts to organize the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the subsequent founding and growth of that organization. He argues that the history of women’s suffrage is defined more by the Christian women of the temperance movement and their demand for the vote than by the work of religious skeptics such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
For God And Home And Every Land 1915-1916
For God And Home And Every Land 1915-1916
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This pamphlet outlines the 1915-16 schedule for the Temperance Movement and the WCTU organizational structure within Ohio. It outlines the speakers at the weekly meetings, who has what responsibilities, and other pertinent information.
For God And Home And Every Land 1912-1913
For God And Home And Every Land 1912-1913
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This pamphlet outlines the 1912-13 schedule for the Temperance Movement and the WCTU organizational structure within Ohio. It outlines the speakers at the weekly meetings, who has what responsibilities, and other pertinent information.
The Live Wire: Collection Of Prohibition Songs, The Rodeheaver Company, J B. Herbert
The Live Wire: Collection Of Prohibition Songs, The Rodeheaver Company, J B. Herbert
Local History Ephemera Collection (MS-383)
This booklet is a collection of songs written about prohibition. It was sold for use by others, and contained 29 different songs. The final page contains information about other collections that can be purchased from the Rodeheaver Company.
The Relations Of The W.C.T.U. To The I.O.G.T.
The Relations Of The W.C.T.U. To The I.O.G.T.
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
This was a letter written on behalf of the WCTU and read aloud to the Oswego Session of the New York Grand Lodge of the IOGT. It discusses the relationship between the two organizations, the development of the temperance movement within Ohio.
Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This booklet contains the itinerary for the thirteenth annual convention of the National WCTU. It also includes rosters that list the names of leaders at the national and state level of the organization. It also includes some general information about the organization and some musical selections. This was a 5 day long event held in Cincinnati in 1903.
Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Souvenir Program
Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Souvenir Program
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This booklet is a souvenir copy of the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the National WCTU. In addition to the itinerary, musical choices, and other information about the WCTU organization it has additional pictures of the members, advertisements, and other more decorative features.
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: June 23, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: June 23, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Xenia Committee of 100 Records, 1901-1911 (SC-3)
These are pages 39-41 from the meeting minutes of the Temperance Committee of 100 in Xenia, OH. These minutes include different happenings in regards to the Temperance Movement in the local community.
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: May 27, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: May 27, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Xenia Committee of 100 Records, 1901-1911 (SC-3)
These are pages 29-30 from the meeting minutes of the Temperance Committee of 100 in Xenia, OH. These minutes include different happenings in regards to the Temperance Movement in the local community.
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: May 20, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: May 20, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Xenia Committee of 100 Records, 1901-1911 (SC-3)
These are pages 27-28 from the meeting minutes of the Temperance Committee of 100 in Xenia, OH. These minutes include different happenings in regards to the Temperance Movement in the local community.
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: January 3, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Temperance Committee Of 100 Minutes: January 3, 1902, Temperance Committee Of 100
Xenia Committee of 100 Records, 1901-1911 (SC-3)
These are pages 14-16 from the meeting minutes of the Temperance Committee of 100 in Xenia, OH. These minutes include different happenings in regards to the Temperance Movement in the local community.
Founder Of W.C.T.U., Georgia Hopley
Founder Of W.C.T.U., Georgia Hopley
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This news clipping is a short biographical excerpt on Martha McClellan Brown's role and status within the Temperance Movement. It does not fully explain her entire rise to fame, but discusses the highlights many of her milestone achievements. It also seeks to correct some historical inaccuracies in many accounts of her life.
W.C.T.U. Initial Movement
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This editorial excerpt that discusses the beginnings of the WTCU movement. This includes discussion of speeches given by Brown on the topic of Temperance and further gatherings of those who support the movement.
Letter To The Prohibitionists Of Hamilton County, W. H. Matthews
Letter To The Prohibitionists Of Hamilton County, W. H. Matthews
Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence
This letter was written and published in a paper to announce an upcoming meeting to elect representatives to the state convention and other important business.
Ex-President Cleveland Profited By Woman’S Work, William Kennedy Brown
Ex-President Cleveland Profited By Woman’S Work, William Kennedy Brown
William Kennedy Brown Papers
William Kennedy Brown argues that former president Grover Cleveland should respect the work of women in political reform movements because he benefited from that work in the 1884 presidential election. In that election, Cleveland won New York, in part because the temperance candidate split off a small part of the Republican vote, elevating him to the Presidency. Martha McClellan Brown was deeply involved in the New York temperance movement in the years leading up to 1884. The essay was written ca. 1884.
Lecture! By Mrs. Mcclellan Brown
Lecture! By Mrs. Mcclellan Brown
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This flyer was created to advertise the upcoming talk from McClellan Brown. It has quotes from a variety of sources praising her skills as an orator and commending her past speeches, ca. 1878.
Arrabon Lesson Leaf: International Temperance Lessons
Arrabon Lesson Leaf: International Temperance Lessons
Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera
This leaflet is a lesson plan that was distributed to help spread their message and beliefs. It outlines various bible verse that the Temperance Movement drew from, intended interpretations, and some musical selections to help support the cause. This was edited by Ms. Marth McClellan Brown and sold to those wanting copies for their own use.
Ohio Temperance Organ, The Ohio State Temperance Society
Ohio Temperance Organ, The Ohio State Temperance Society
Wallace Ephemera
This newspaper, edited by Samuel F Cary, was focused on the purpose and meaning behind temperance. It being with a long write up discussing these topics, and concludes with some adds and other related information.