Records of the Independent Order of Rechabites
Identifier(s): YMS 14365
Contents
Although the records are mostly Victorian, the collection includes records relating to Western Australia and a few for Queensland and Adelaide. Other records include minutes, cash books, annual reports, and histories.
Dates
- 1861-1994
Creator
- Independent Order of Rechabites (Organization)
Restrictions
Available for reference.
Biographical / Historical
The Independent Order of Rechabites was a Friendly Society founded in England in 1835 as part of the wider British temperance movement to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Always well connected in upper society and involved in financial matters, it gradually transformed into a financial institution which still exists, and still promotes abstinence. A branch was established in the United States in 1842, and the Order was active in Australia from the 19th century into the 20th century promoting temperance and as a benefit society.
Extent
5.0 linear metres (29 boxes)
Language
English
Creator
- Independent Order of Rechabites (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Records of the Independent Order of Rechabites
- Status
- Completed
- Dates
- 2012
- Description rules
- Aacr2, Lcsh
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository details
Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002