Woman's Temperance Publishing Association
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The Woman's Temperance Publishing Association (WTPA) was a non-commercial[1] publisher of temperance literature. Established in 1879 in Indianapolis, Indiana during the national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), it was a concept of Matilda Carse, an Irish-born American businesswoman, social reformer and leader of the temperance movement.[2][3]
Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...
Industry | Temperance publication |
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Founded | Indianapolis, Indiana (1879) |
Founder | Matilda Carse |
Headquarters | Illinois, USA |
Area served | North America |
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The WTPA was designed as a joint-stock company and operated in Illinois. No man could own its stock,[4] as it could only be sold to WCTU women.[2] It began with $5,000 of capital stock, which increased to $125,000. The Board of Directors consisted of seven women, including Carse. The WTPA was dissolved in 1903.[5]