Printed Material, (1 folder, 1908-1939): Grand Army of the Republic Service Book and Related Documents
Archive
Includes a red-covered service book for funeral services for the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), along with related documents, including handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and a handwritten transcription of the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee.”.
The GAR was a Civil War veterans' organization. Lewis Latimer, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, was an active member of this organization’s local chapter in Flushing, Queens. Some items post-date Lewis Latimer’s death and were probably collected by surviving family members.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Grand Army of the Republic (1893-1939)[ Sub-Series]
Grand Army of the Republic Service Book and Related Documents
A service book, handwritten notes related to GAR proceedings, and newspaper clippings possibly referencing veterans' activities or reunions.
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Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection
Queens Borough Public Library
JamaicaQueens
New York, USA
North America
United States