Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Hudson, Ohio, records
Scope and Content
The record book of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Hudson consists of a brief history, mission statement and personal pledge of the organization (1874), and meeting summaries including local events around the community from 1874-1885. The record book also mention of an appeal written by the Pastor's wife Mrs. E.W. Root (Vice President) to the saloon keepers around Hudson (Spring 1874) stating their mission. Loose pages contained in the folder consists of secretary reports 1881-1885 and the secretary and pledge signatures from group members. The loose pages were initialed by "L. W. Lord," Hudsonite Laura Lord (1827-1915). Judging by the handwriting on the record book and loose secretary reports, it is likely that L.W. Lord created the secretary reports and wrote the record book history up until she took over as secretary.
Dates
- Creation: 1874-1886
Creator
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Hudson, Ohio) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open for research use.
Restrictions on Use
The collection is open for research use.
Biography of Biography or History
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Hudson was formed on March 26th, 1874. The personal pledge of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union describes the main mission and belief of the league: "I hereby promise God helping me, never to use intoxicating drink for a beverage and do all I can- scientiously [sic] can, to abolish it's [sic] use."
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (2 volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Record book, mission statement, members, minutes, and pledge signatures of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, an alcohol prohibition league of Hudson, Ohio.
Statement of Arrangement
The records have been maintained in their original order. However, the contents of the envelope attached to the back cover of the record book have been removed and placed in a separate folder stored with the collection.
Subject
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Hudson, Ohio) (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Hudson, Ohio, records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Marlene Edge
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English, Latin script
Repository Details
Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository