Temperance societies collection

Collection

Call Number: MS 1150

Scope and Contents

The collections consists of records of temperance societies in Massachusetts and in Southington, Washington and Hamden, Connecticut, comprising convention proceedings, secretary's records, membership rosters and memorabilia. Included also is a letter by a reformed alcoholic (1851).

Dates

1830-1851

Conditions Governing Access

The entire collection is available on microfilm. Patrons must use HM 111 instead of the originals.

Existence and Location of Copies

The entire collection is also available on microfilm (HM 111).

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Associated Materials

Entire collection also available on microfilm (170 frames on 1 reel, 35mm.) from Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library, at cost. Order no. HM111.