Temperance Broadsides Collection, circa 1880-circa 1900

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
California State University, Northridge. University Library
Abstract:
The Temperance Broadsides Collection consists of broadsides printed by the National Temperance Society and Publication House, some on behalf of the Women's National Christian Temperance Union, all of which argue in favor of alcohol-free living. Broadsides in the collection were all part of numbered series, including "The Pint of Ale" (no. 24 of the Beer Series), "Close the Bars" (no. 22), and "What are You Doing?" (no. 6). They are undated, and consist primarily of text, with some embellishments. One broadside contains images.
Extent:
0.20 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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Background

Scope and content:

The Temperance Broadsides Collection consists of broadsides printed by the National Temperance Society and Publication House, some on behalf of the Women's National Christian Temperance Union, all of which argue in favor of alcohol-free living. Broadsides in the collection were all part of numbered series, including "The Pint of Ale" (no. 24 of the Beer Series), "Close the Bars" (no. 22), and "What are You Doing?" (no. 6). They are undated, and consist primarily of text, with some embellishments. One broadside contains images.

Biographical / historical:

The library created this collection of materials for study and research.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2018
Processing information:

Special Collections and Archives Staff, 2018

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Ephemera

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials in this collection may be in the public domain. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materialsguide.

Location of this collection:
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330, US
Contact:
(818) 677-4594