Printed Material
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Printed Material
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This is a collection of pamphlets, magazines and documents containing information about alcohol.
Collection Items
Abraham Lincoln's Liquor License and Bond
"Facsimile copy of bond given by Abraham Lincoln and his partner binding themselves in a penalty $300 to not sell whiskey to negroes, indians or children ie. to obey the liquor laws of the state."
Inebriety and Opium Eating
The front of a pamphlet which describes the methods of treating Opium Addiction and Alcoholism.
Main Liquor Law Debate
This flier describes the debate which occurred regarding the liquor law in Maine.
Prohibition Pro and Con
This is a pamphlet which states the positives and negative of prohibition from a debate which occurred between Henry H. Curran (against prohibition) and Ernest H. Cherrington (for prohibition).
Reforming America with a Shotgun
This pamphlet talks about the failures of prohibition, including the amount of shootings that have occurred and how these link to prohibition.
Scandals of Prohibition Enforcement
This pamphlet talks about the failures of prohibition, including the increase in illegal production of alcohol. It draws articular attention to 5 cities; Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Buffalo.
The Story
This magazine snippet lists the members of the Prison Commission for North Carolina, along with the Prison Department staff and Director.
You Shall Decide
This pamphlet describes the history of alcohol, and its use throughout the years. It was created in order to inform high school students on the history of alcohol, and in order to help them make an informed decision regarding whether or not they…