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Date Original
1912
Description
Black and white photograph of participants on a parade float representing the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Biographical/Historical Note
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in November 1874 to protest in a non-violent manner the sale of alcoholic beverages. In an era when women and children had few protections under the law, the WCTU provided a way for women to stand together for a cause in which they believed.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph, 7.5" x 10"
Keywords
Temperance; Women; Christianity; Alcoholic beverages; Alcoholism; Parades & processions; Women's rights
Geographical Area
Hope, Hempstead County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
PHOSA000577
Resource Type
Image
Collection
SARA photo collection
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Woman's Christian Temperance Union parade float, SARA photo collection, Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives, Washington, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History | Women's History