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Records of the Home for Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and Wives, 1892-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The Home for Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and Wives in Philadelphia was established in 1894 as a place for Civil War veterans and their spouses to spend their later years. The records of the Home for Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and Wives, 1892-1951, document the administration of the Home and many aspects of the daily lives of the residents.

Held at: Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library [Contact Us]