Sinners and Saints:
Vice and Reform in Kansas
One hundred years ago reform movements swept the
nation.
People banded together to combat what they viewed as vice: alcohol,
tobacco, gambling, and prostitution. Reformers, mostly from the
middle class, targeted the behavior of the working
class in an effort to create their view of a moral society.
Kansans, too, were caught up in the reform fervor and were leaders
in curbing the use of alcohol and tobacco. While what was deemed
a vice changed over time, Kansas reformers were confident they could
eliminate it. They passionately believed their actions could make
a difference.
Sinners and Saints:
Vice and Reform in Kansas
is an on-line exhibit addressing Kansans' efforts at reform. It is
a companion piece to
Carry A. Nation: The Famous and Original
Bar Room Smasher. Both displays were developed by the Kansas
Museum of History.
This on-line tour is divided into 8 sections. The largest section
is about 200KB (including images). Click on the first link below to embark on your exhibit tour, or
visit them in any order.
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