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Patriotic Order Sons of America, Washington Camp No. 338 (Downingtown, Pa.) records, 1880-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Patriotic Order Sons of America was organized by Dr. Reynell Coates of Philadelphia, PA on December 10, 1847. The purpose of the organization was to educate young men about American ideals and inspire them to uphold and defend the "American way of life." Patriotic Order Sons of America, Washington Camp #338 was established in Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1888. The Patriotic Order Sons of America. Washington Camp No. 338 (Downingtown, Pa.) records, 1880-1988, consist of administrative and financial records, legal and property related papers, ephemera such as pamphlets and programs, publications produced by Camp #338, and other materials.

Held at: Downingtown Area Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library scrapbook collection, 1862-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The bulk of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library scrapbook collection, 1862-2000, consists of scrapbooks about the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). There are also scrapbooks on the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and personal scrapbooks on other topics.

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

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Records of the General George G. Meade Camp No. 16, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1881-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 cubic feet ((13 volumes and 3 items in 7 boxes))
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The General George G. Meade Camp No. 16, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War was a beneficial association for the descendants of Civil War veterans. The Records of the General George G. Meade Camp No. 16, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1881-1966, consist of administrative and membership records of the Camp, as well as reports from the Relief Committee, Proceeding of Annual Pennsylvania Department of Encampments, and several plaques and resolutions.

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

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Records of Williams Post No. 78, Grand Army of the Republic, 1884-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 cubic feet ((12 volumes in 7 boxes))
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G.A.R. members instituted Williams Post No. 78 in 1884 in Muncie, Indiana. The Post continued to meet through 1930. The Records of Williams Post No. 78, Grand Army of the Republic, 1884-1930, consist of administrative, financial, and membership records.

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

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Solebury Township Historical Society local history collection, 1980-2013 (bulk) 1847-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear feet
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Originally part of Buckingham Township, the township of Solebury in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated circa 1702. Industries, particularly farming, became prevalent in the area by the 19th century; the picturesque landscape also drew many prominent artists to the area. The Solebury Township Historical Society local history collection, 1847-2013 (bulk 1980-2013), consists largely of subject files on local history topics that include newspaper clippings, ephemera, printed materials, Ned Harrington (Hillside Press) publications, and pamphlets, with some original documents. Also included in the collection are some original photographs, and to a lesser extent manuscripts and oral histories. Of special interest are two minute books of the nativist fraternal organization, Order of United Americans, Cuttalossa Temple No. 15 (Solebury, Pa.), 1898-1900 and 1905-1915.

Held at: Solebury Township Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Historic Langhorne Association collection of fraternal organizations records, 1846-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
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The Historic Langhorne Association collection of fraternal organizations, 1846-1937, includes the records of the local chapters of three secret fraternal organizations: the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Independent Order of Red Men. The records consist primarily of minutes and financial records, such as account books and membership dues.

Held at: Historic Langhorne Association [Contact Us]

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American Swedish Historical Museum relief society records collection, 1853-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
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American Swedish Historical Museum relief society records collection, 1853-1957, includes minute books, a membership register, and other records from several benevolent societies organized by Swedes in America. The societies are: the New England Scandinavian Benevolent Relief Society in Boston, the Norrsken Swedish-Finnish Sick Beneficial Society in Philadelphia, and The Northstar Society. This collection also features one volume from the a Swedish choral group, the Harmony Choir.

Held at: American Swedish Historical Museum [Contact Us]

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Wilde Post No. 25 (Chester, Pa.), Grand Army of the Republic records, 1865-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Soldiers' Union of Chester, a non-political beneficial society for veterans in Chester (Delaware County, Pennsylvania) was formed in 1865. Slightly over a year later, it reorganized under the auspices of the national fraternal organization of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) as Wilde Post No. 25. With slightly over 1,000 members at its peak, the Post's last surviving member passed away in 1939. The Wilde Post No. 25 (Chester, Pa.), Grand Army of the Republic records, 1865-1929, consist of minute books, membership records, financial records, and publications and ephemera from Wilde Post. The records include a small amount of material from the G.A.R. Post's predecessor, the Soldiers' Union of Chester.

Held at: Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library photograph collection, circa 1850-2011

Extent:
3.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library photograph collection, circa 1850-2011, depicts a wide range of subjects relating to Civil War history. There are photographs from the Civil War era, later photographs of Grand Army of the Republic posts and Sons of Union Veterans camps, and recent photographs of historic sites, and historical reenactments.

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

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Records of Post No. 2, Grand Army of the Republic, 1870-1950s

Extent:
23.75 cubic feet ((76 volumes in 38 boxes and 21 binders, plus 1 cubic foot unprocessed materials))
Abstract:
The Grand Army of the Republic Post No. 2 was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Records of Post No. 2, Grand Army of the Republic, 1870-1950s, consist of administrative, financial, and membership records from Post No. 2 as well as General Orders, scrapbooks, and correspondence. There are also war memorial sketch books which contain detailed histories of member's service in the Civil War.

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

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