I just happened to read a reference to men's temperance societies here in Frederick, Md. It is from a Master's Thesis by Diane Shaw Wasch entitled "City Building in Frederick, Maryland, 1810-1860" deposited in our reference library. I found the reference humorous so I marked the page (just in case you might think I sit around memorizing this kind of stuff). Here it is: "The temperance movement affected the development of the fire companies and their houses. Fire companies merged with temperate, mutual aid societies, such as the Sons of Temperance and Odd Fellows, and many members pledged sobriety. The success of the societies, however was spotty. In 1839, the Independents [Independent Hose Company] were obliged to appoint a hall-keeper to 'keep the engine-house in proper condition and to enforce order therein, ejecting drunken and disorderly persons.'" I have also seen a lithograph from this same period entitled Sons of Temperance, it was probably a Currier but I don't remember for sure. Heidi Campbell-Shoaf, Curator Historical Society of Frederick County 24 East Church Street Frederick, Md. 21701 www.hsfcinfo.org _____ From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andrea Cakars Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 9:30 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: Sons of Temperance query I am looking for collections or information pertaining to the Sons of Temperance, especially in nineteenth century United States. We have an 1840s painted silk banner from a local chapter. The men's temperance movement in Pennsylvania and particularly Chester County was strong in that period. Thanks in advance for any leads. Ellen Endslow ___________________________ Ellen E. Endslow Director of Collections/Curator Chester County Historical Society 225 N. High Street West Chester, PA 19380 [log in to unmask] 610-692-4066 x 257 Fax 610-692-4357 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).