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Pennsylvania Prohibition Flyers

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1908 – 1933)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier SC2017.026
Creator(s) Women's Christian Temperance Union; Treasury Department- U.S Internal Revenue; Lycoming County Local Option Committee; Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League; Paul A. Rothfuss; The National Prohibitionist; Flying Squadron Foundation
Acquisition

Acquired by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of SU Libraries and Instructional Resources) in 2017
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Kendal Koehler, May 14, 2018
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Abstract

This collection contains pro-Prohibition advertisements and other documents from Pennsylvania, circa 1920s to 1930s.

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains ten documents from the Prohibition Era. The specific items are- one leaflet from the Lycoming County Local Option Committee, One leaflet for a “No repeal of the 18th Amendment” rally, one blank money order to the PA Anti-Saloon League, one campaign leaflet for Paul A. Rothfuss, one postcard listing the national platform of the Prohibition party, one advertisement for a speech by Dr. D. Leigh Colvin in Williamsport, PA, one leaflet for the requirements of liquor dealers during Prohibition, one judge’s card from a speech contest held by the WTCU and an application to the National Treasury for a liquor license (including a supplemental materials form). Locations of the documents are Lycoming County, PA, Williamsport, PA and Chicago.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Clubs
    • Graphic Arts
  • Location Terms
    • Pennsylvania

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