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Women's Christian Temperance Union, Gardiner, Oregon branch treasurer's book , 1889-1910
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Gardiner, Or.)
- Title
- Women's Christian Temperance Union, Gardiner, Oregon branch treasurer's book
- Dates
- 1889-1910 (inclusive)18891910
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume phase box
- Collection Number
- B 094
- Summary
- The first Oregon branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was formed in 1881, and by 1891 there were eighty-three branches in Oregon. The collection (1889-1910) contains a treasurer's book of the Gardiner, Oregon branch.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
"The temperance movement migrated to the Pacific Northwest around the 1870s. In 1874, the "Great Crusade" came west, and Portland women formed the Women's Temperance Prayer League. Portland women prayed and sang, in spite of insults, attacks, and even arrest. Despite their enthusiasm, that initial temperance movement ended in July.
However, the Oregon temperance movement was reborn in 1880 as the local branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 1881, the first local group was formed in Portland, and in 1883, the Oregon State WCTU was officially created when Frances Willard arrived in Portland to organize it.
There were thirty-two Unions in Oregon by 1886, and eighty-three by 1891. Membership reached approximately two thousand members, and the Portland area had six chapters."
[Source: Women City Builders. Honoring Women's Civic Contributions to Portland. website]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The treasurer's book contains payment and expenditures listed by date. The book also includes a list of members.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Women's Christian Temperance Union, Gardiner, Oregon Branch, Treasurer's Book |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Temperance--Oregon--Gardiner--Societies, etc
- Women--Oregon--Gardiner--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Gardiner, Or.)
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Oregon
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- Account books
- Membership lists
