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Farmers Picnic! Dec 2020

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.


A Grand Prohibition Picnic At S.W. Brown's Grove Dec 2020

A Grand Prohibition Picnic At S.W. Brown's Grove

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This was a flyer printed to advertise the picnic where many speakers, including McClellan Brown, would address those gathered. It includes a refreshment stand, and some singing from the Bethel Prohibition Singers.


National Prohibition Alliance Dec 2020

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.


For God And Home And Every Land 1915-1916 Jan 1915

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 Jan 1912

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 Relations Of The W.C.T.U. To The I.O.G.T. Jul 1909

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.


Letter To The Ohio State Prohibition Convention, John Robertson May 1904

Letter To The Ohio State Prohibition Convention, John Robertson

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

This letter was written on behalf of the Prohibition Commission to indicate that Martha McClellan Brown was elected to be the representative of Ohio to the convention.


Thirteenth Annual Convention Of The National Women's Christian Temperance Union Nov 1903

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 Nov 1903

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.


Founder Of W.C.T.U., Georgia Hopley Mar 1898

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 Oct 1894

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.


National Prohibition Convention, Music Hall, Cincinnati, Oscar B. Todhunter Jun 1892

National Prohibition Convention, Music Hall, Cincinnati, Oscar B. Todhunter

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

This letter was written to the editors and staff of newspapers in the time leading up to the National Convention. The movement had gained substantial support, and thus there was large interest from news agencies. This letter was meant to help solidify numbers and information for news agencies hoping to attend the conference so that they could properly plan and accommodate.


Headquarters National Prohibition Committee: Transportation Jun 1892

Headquarters National Prohibition Committee: Transportation

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This is a flyer that outlines information in regards to the June 28, 1892 meeting of the National Prohibition Committee at the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati. The majority of the flyer outlines the information and arrangements made to help members attend the meeting, in addition to information on purchasing a ticket for admission to the event.


Letter To The Ohio State Prohibition Convention, John Robertson May 1890

Letter To The Ohio State Prohibition Convention, John Robertson

Martha McClellan Brown Correspondence

This letter was written on behalf of the Prohibition Commission to indicate that Reverend William Kennedy Brown was elected to be the representative of Ohio to the convention.


Letter To The Prohibitionists Of Hamilton County, W. H. Matthews May 1890

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.


Alcoholism And Degeneration Jan 1889

Alcoholism And Degeneration

Martha McClellan Brown Ephemera

This short two sided card shows the results of a study intended to show the negative effects of alcoholism on the family in terms of the development of the children. The front side shows graphs portraying different mental handicaps and other ailments associated with alcoholism. The second side shows some statistics comparing men and dogs infant mortality to draw some comparisons to disprove arguments stemming from hygiene being the root cause of these issues.


Lecture! By Mrs. Mcclellan Brown Nov 1878

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 Aug 1875

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.