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Membership Records, (3 folders, 1917-ca. 1915)

Archive

Scope and ContentOfficial G.A.R. membership applications and transfer documents. Correspondence between G.A.R. officials and members discussing regulations, dues, and meetings. Handwritten notes regarding members and their service records. Formal petitions and resolutions related to veteran affairs.

Membership Records, (3 folders, 1917-ca. 1915) picture number 1

Membership Records, (3 folders, 1917-ca. 1915) picture number 2

Context

This folder contains various official documents and personal correspondence related to African American veterans' involvement in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a fraternal organization for Union veterans of the Civil War.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Grand Army of the Republic (1893-1939)[ Sub-Series]

Archive Items Details

Title

Grand Army of the Republic Correspondence and Membership Documentation

Description

This collection provides insights into the administrative aspects of the G.A.R., particularly regarding African American veterans. It includes official membership documents, letters advocating for recognition, and handwritten notes detailing members’ military service and personal information.

Location

Folder

377h/6

Box

377

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

JamaicaQueens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States