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Temperance axe pendant
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Temperance axe pendant | |
| Creator: Nation, Carry Amelia, 1846-1911 | |
| Creator: Unknown | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1900-1930 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) 3 items | |
| Collection Number: ms4295 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Carry Nation (1846-1911) was an anti-alcohol activist who encouraged fellow temperance movement members to use axes to break open barrels of alcohol and destroy bars.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a 1.25 inch axe pendant, the emblem of 20th century anti-alcohol activist Carry Nation. In addition, the collection contains a postcard of Nation's home and a postcard describing Nation's contributions to the temperance movement through the destruction bars and saloons with a hatchet.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Temperance axe pendant, ms4295, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.