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Prohibition

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. anti-Prohibition ephemera

 Collection
Accession: 2865
Abstract:

Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (now Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC) is an American brewing company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. This small collection consists of three items seeking support against an upcoming Prohibition bill: an explanatory letter, a blank petition form against the bill, and a newspaper article reprint about the Dry Movement. 

Dates: 1943 May-1943 June

Association Against the Prohibition Amendment postcards and stationery

 Collection
Accession: 2005-204
Abstract:

The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment (AAPA) was the leading organization working for the repeal of prohibition in the United States. This is a small collection of postcards or stationary cards containing anti-prohibition slogans or quotes. The items are all undated but likely date from 1930 to 1933.

Dates: circa 1930-1933

Atterbury family papers

 Collection
Accession: 2053
Abstract:

The Atterbury family, specifically brothers John Guest Atterbury (1811-1887) and William Wallace Atterbury (1823-1911), and John's son William Wallace Atterbury (1866-1935), were descendants of a London bank house representative and Huguenot family. John was a lawyer and later a Presbyterian minister, as was William. The younger William was a career officer for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Atterbury family papers consist primarily of the personal papers of the younger W.W. Atterbury as preserved by his family, along with a few items from his father and uncle.

Dates: 1834-1990

Charles Lukens Huston papers

 Collection
Accession: 1174
Abstract:

Charles L. Huston (1856-1951) was an executive in the family business, Lukens Steel, and was active in religious and civic affairs. His papers are primarily personal in nature and include fragmentary Lukens Steel records.

Dates: 1806-1951; bulk 1870-1951

Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform (WONPR), Pennsylvania Division records

 Collection
Accession: 2271
Abstract:

The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform (WONPR) National Committee investigated the increase in drunkenness and effect of Prohibition, operated a publicity campaign, created a speakers' bureau, spoke at legislative hearings, and enrolled members. This collection of the Pennsylvania division records consists of the Executive Committee minutes, administrative files, financial records, and membership records.

Dates: 1930-1934