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- 1907-1922 (Creation)
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1 item
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Maud Reeves was born in Belleville, Ontario on 30 August 1869, according to her baptismal record. Her parents were George Reeves and Mary (WIlson). Maud was active in the Bridge Street Methodist Church and in the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She died in Belleville on 4 May 1960.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Obtained from the estate of Maud Reeves in July 1960.
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Scope and content
File contains various materials pertaining to the W.C.T.U. Belleville "Y's" including a folder with copies of the "Union Battle Hymn", handwritten notes on parlor meetings. An original copy, dated Oct 1, 1907, of The Canadian White Ribbon Tidings referencing the "Busy Belleville Y's". A copy of typed address, titled "Why we need new members for the W.C.T.U. & Y's", prepared by Miss Maud Reeves of the Belleville "Y" for the 1923 Convention at Picton.