Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Delavan, Wis.) Records, 1902-1960
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Summary Information
Title: Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Delavan, Wis.) Records
Inclusive Dates: 1902-1960

Creator:
  • Woman's Christian Temperance Union (Delavan, Wis.)
Call Number: Whitewater Mss AV

Quantity: 0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Repository:
Housed at the University Archives & Area Research Center, Harold Andersen Library, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.
UW-Whitewater Library / Whitewater Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
Records of the Delavan, Wisconsin, chapter of the WCTU, organized in 1874. Records document work for women's suffrage, Sunday gospel gatherings, music programs, youth activities, speakers, voters programs, fund-raising for overseas missionary work, and dinners and socials. Records consist of two minute books and two dues and cash books.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-whit00av
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Biography/History

The Delavan chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was organized in 1874 as an auxiliary of the Walworth County, state, national, and world Unions. The group was active in a number of civic and social reform efforts in addition to temperance reform and regular monthly temperance meetings. Among these were women's suffrage, Sunday gospel gatherings, music programs, youth activities, speakers, and voter's programs. The members were also involved in fund-raising, both for the local chapter and for overseas missionary work, and held dinners and socials. In 1924 the Delavan chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Scope and Content Note

Included in the collection are two minute books, the first of which also contains the chapter's 1902 constitution and by-laws. Included with the volumes are a few news clippings on notable events in the history of the Delavan WCTU, such as the 50th anniversary and county convention reports. Two dues and cash books contain annual summaries of receipts and disbursements, listing each member and dues paid.

Contents List
Box   1
Folder   1-2
Minute Books, 1902-1957
Box   1
Folder   3-4
Dues and Cash Books, 1938-1960