A librarian has written to me to inquire about temperance camps. Seems that there was such a thing near her home in Maryland in the 1870s. She is wondering if these sorts of camps were common and, if so, how common. Also, I am wondering just what were "temperance camps." Does anyone know. K. Austin Kerr Professor Emeritus of History Ohio State University Telephone Before 9 p.m. Eastern Time Home: 614-846-8406 Cell: 614-395-5325