Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection, 1929

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection, Ms2017-055, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia and Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Abstract:
The collection contains three flyers for the national and Virginia branches Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), dating from about 1929.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection, Ms2017-055, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains three flyers for the national and Virginia branches Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), dating from about 1929. Materials include a letter from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia publicity director about the organization, a scripted "dialogue" between several characters about the importance of the publicity department of the WCTU, and a set of "standards of efficiency" for publicity workers. All three flyers came with an original envelope suggesting they were went from Roanoke to Charlottesville in November 1929.

Biographical / historical:

The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1874. Still in existance today, the national organization continues to promote abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs as part of its mission of reform. Individual chapters, called "unions," formed throughout the U. S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though many fewer exist today. A history of the national organization can be found on their website.

Through the mid-20th century, there were Women's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia groups throughout the state, including places like Roanoke, Danville, and Leesburg.

Acquisition information:
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection was purchased by Special Collections in April 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Virginia Collection was completed in October 2017.