Chester H. Kirk Collection
Explore the complete historical archives of the Chester H. Kirk Collection on Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous from the John Hay Library at Brown University.
Temperance Movement & Prohibition
Historical pamphlets, booklets, and political broadsides illustrating the social history of temperance and prohibition.
Scientific Research on Alcohol
Scientific, medical, and psychiatric reports from early alcoholism research centers and summer courses.
Anti-Saloon League & Legislation
Official publications, legislative reports, and congressional hearings on drug and alcohol policy.
Washingtonian Movement & Early Recovery
Archival materials from the Washingtonian Society and direct historical precursors to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Women's Temperance (WCTU)
Historical pamphlets, speeches, and publications from the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Songs, Poetry & Cultural Materials
Historical temperance song sheets, poems, cultural broadsides, and illustrated materials.
International Temperance
Reports, pamphlets, and publications detailing the temperance movement outside of North America.
Miscellaneous Historical Documents
Early works, essays, reflections, and assorted historical documents from the Kirk Collection.