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Carry A. Nation: The Famous and Original Bar Room Smasher
URL: http://www.kshs.org/exhibits/carry/carry1.htm

Description:
Exhibit about Carry Nation, who was best known for "her anti-alcohol, saloon-smashing campaign. Although her efforts were sometimes ridiculed, Nation actually was part of a much larger movement of women who believed alcohol destroyed families." Features biographical material about Nation, background about the reform movements of the early 20th century, images, a quiz about Nation, timeline, and related information. From the Kansas State Historical Society.

Publisher:
Kansas State Historical Society

Extra Keywords
Woman's Christian Temperance Union

LII Database Information:
Record 25619 created by Jennifer English on 03/03/2008
Last modification on 03/12/2008
Published: 03/12/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25619