- Description
- .2 linear foot (1 box)
- Summary
- Collection consists of minute book with newspaper clippings of the proceedings, 1829-1849, of the New York City Temperance Society executive committee.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Source (note)
- General Research Division
- Biography (note)
- The New York City Temperance Society was established during the first quarter of the 19th century as an auxiliary society to the New York State Temperance Society.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository.
- Processing Action (note)
- Processed
- Cataloging updated
- Call Number
- MssCol 2161
- OCLC
- NYPW90-A84
- Author
New-York City Temperance Society.
- Title
New York City Temperance Society minutes of proceedings, 1829-1849.
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
The New York City Temperance Society was established during the first quarter of the 19th century as an auxiliary society to the New York State Temperance Society. The primary objective of the New York City Temperance Society was to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. They accomplished their objectives via speeches, publications, membership drives and pressure upon the legislative bodies of New York State.
- Indexes
Finding aid available in repository.
- Research Call Number
MssCol 2161