Letter Regarding Federal Enforcement of Prohibition
11/21/1928
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High school student Gladys W. Center sent this letter to U.S. Assistant Attorney General Mable Walker Willebrandt asking which Federal department was best suited to enforce Prohibition. She also expressed her support for Prohibition following comments her teacher made that Prohibition was very unpopular.
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[in pencil] Crochett[blue stamp] "record"
[red stamp] Dec 7, 1928
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23-0-
Department of Justice
December 7, 1928 A.M
Mail and files Division
WILLEBRANDT
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Copperhill, Tennessee.
November 21, 1928
Mrs. Mable Walker Willebrandt
Washington, D.C
My dear Mrs. Willebrandt:
Do you think prohibition would be more efficiently enforced under the Department of Justice or under the Secretary of Treasury as it has been here to fore?
I am a student in the high school in my home town. One of my teachers surprised the students and patrons a short time ago by saying prohibition had never been enforced and will never be enforced. He stated that is very unpopular. He made other remarks detrimental to the students. I favor prohibition and would value your opinion as to the best method of enforcement.
Personally, I wish to say you are
are due much credit for loyal service during the recent presidential campaign.
We are Hoover democrats.
Very sincerely yours,
(Miss) Gladys W. Center
This primary source comes from the General Records of the Department of Justice.
National Archives Identifier: 6857730
Full Citation: Letter from Gladys W. Center to Mrs. Mable Walker Willebrandt Asking Which Federal Department Is Best Suited to Enforce Prohibition; 11/21/1928; 23-0-15; Class 23 (Liquor Violations) Litigation Case Files, 1910 - 1970; General Records of the Department of Justice, Record Group 60; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/center-willebrandt-enforce-prohibition, April 26, 2024]Rights: No Known Copyright Learn more on our privacy and legal page.