These records are organized in two parts: the Original Collection, put in order in the Archives in 1969, and Additions, put in order in 1979. Each part is described below.
Original Collection
The materials in the Original Collection consist of four volumes relating almost exclusively to the Loyal Temperance Legion of Wisconsin; and unbound manuscripts limited both in scope and quantity which are concerned chiefly with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the state.
Volumes 1 and 2 contain a history of the L.T.L. in Wisconsin, 1890-1959, as described in mounted clippings, photographs, convention programs, and a few postcards and letters. Volume 3, 1909-1933, deals with records of the medal contests and winners and treats subjects such as liquor, drugs, and religion. Volume 4 is Mrs. Eggert's 1922 notebook at a time when she was general secretary for the state L.T.L.
Among the folders of loose manuscripts are Mrs. Eggert's correspondence, 1954-1963, as director of parliamentary law for the Wisconsin W.C.T.U., with study guides and quizzes on that subject. Folder 3 contains two manuscripts written by Mrs. Eggert, “Prohibition and the Child,” 1910, and “Alcohol Education,” 1934. The fourth folder consists of mimeographed and printed materials, including news bulletins from the national office of the W.C.T.U., 1944-1949, and the program for the 70th Convention, 1944.
Additions
Included in the Additions are annual reports sent from local chapters to the state officers, draft constitutions (undated), and two folders of Mrs. Eggert's correspondence, primarily with chapter and national WCTU officers. The dues and expense records and minute books contain summaries of L.T.L. activities and work, and are some of the earliest records. A small file of National L.T.L. Bulletins is also present. The postage records list the names of officers and members who requested reimbursement for postage. A folder of temperance education lessons includes copies of examination questions given to members of the junior and children's Legions. Two volumes of chapter records provide information on the activities of and dues paid by local chapters to the state office. The second volume appears to have been a “work” book, as it is very incomplete and fragmentary in places.
