Guide to the Temperance Broadsides Collection

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Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives
Title: Temperance Broadsides Collection
Creator: California State University, Northridge. University Library
Identifier/Call Number: SC.TBS
Extent: 0.20 linear feet
Date (inclusive): circa 1880-circa 1900
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.
Language of Material: English

Historical Note:

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

Scope and Contents

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.

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Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use:

Copyright for unpublished materials in this collection may be in the public domain.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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase, 2018

General

Other Information:
This collection was purchased with funds generously donated by Tony Gardner.

Preferred Citation:

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

Processing Information:

Special Collections and Archives Staff, 2018

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Ephemera