Subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library subject files, 1975-2011 (bulk) 1865-2011 bulk, 1975-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 21.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library subject files, 1865-2011 (bulk 1975-2011), focus around topics relating to the Civil War and its legacy. The bulk of the collection is made up of photocopies, copies of secondary histories, and printed ephemera, although there are some original, unique documents.

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

Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library Civil War soldiers' records collection, 1961-2011 (bulk) 1861-2011 bulk, 1961-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library Civil War soldiers' records collection, 1861-2011, consists primarily of photocopies of records held elsewhere. About 1/3 of the records come from Pennsylvania soldiers, but there are also records for soldiers from other states.

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

Records of the Department of Pennsylvania, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1925-1983

Extent:: 4.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Records of the Department of Pennsylvania, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1925-1983, includes membership cards, annual proceedings, and some correspondence and financial records.

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

Records of Ellis Post No. 6, Grand Army of the Republic, 1879-1908 (bulk) 1879-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.0 cubic feet ((3 volumes in 3 boxes, and 7 binders kept separately))
Abstract:: The Grand Army of the Republic Ellis Post No. 6 was founded in 1879 by General Louis Wagner in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The Records of Ellis Post No. 6, Grand Army of the Republic, 1879-1939, consist of financial records, membership records, and war memorial sketch books detailing members' Civil War service.

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

Membership Records of E. D. Baker Post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 cubic feet ((2 volumes in 1 box))
Abstract:: E. D. Baker Post No. 8 was active in Philadelphia, PA, from the 1860s to the 1930s. The Membership Records of E. D. Baker Post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1931, include member's names, age, birthplace, residence, occupation, details on service in Civil war, as well as other details.

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

Records of Zook Post No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1900s

Extent:: 0.5 cubic feet ((1 volume and 1 file in 1 box))
Abstract:: Zook Post No. 11 was active in Norristown, PA, from 1866 to the early 1900s. The Records of Zook Post No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1900s, contain one bound volume and one file of Post membership records.

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

Records of Town Post No. 46, Grand Army of the Republic, 1860s-1930s

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet ((2 volumes and 1 file in 1 box))
Abstract:: J. K. Taylor Post No. 182 was active in Bethlehem, PA, from the 1860s to the 1930s. The Records of Town Post No. 46, Grand Army of the Republic, 1860s-1930s, consist of membership records of the Post.

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

Post History Records of the Anna M. Ross Post No. 94, Grand Army of the Republic, 1897-1910s

Extent:: 1.5 cubic feet ((3 volumes in 3 boxes))
Abstract:: G.A.R. members established Anna M. Ross Post No. 94 in Philadelphia on November 17, 1874. The Post History Records of the Anna M. Ross Post No. 94, Grand Army of the Republic, 1897-1910s, are made up of war memorial sketch books detailing members' Civil War service.

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

Records of Winfield Scott Post No. 114, Grand Army of the Republic, 1911-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet ((1 volume and 1 folder in 1 box))
Abstract:: Winfield Scott Post No. 114 met in Philadelphia, PA near the location of 2054-56 Ridge Avenue. It appears to have been active from 1911 through 1934, although it may have been active in the 1870s also. Records of Winfield Scott Post No. 114, Grand Army of the Republic, 1911-1934, consist of the Post's membership records.

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

Union League art and artifact collection, 1840-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1406.0 items
Abstract:: Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, the Union League of Philadelphia laid the philosophical foundation of other Union Leagues across a nation torn by Civil War. From its founding to the present, the League has been a leading civic organization and has played an important role in the history of our country and the City of Philadelphia. Over the past 150 years, this service has ranged from raising troops during the Civil War and lobbying for enforcement of the “freedom” amendments during Reconstruction, to feeding the hungry during the Great Depression, to finding jobs for returning veterans after World War II. Adorning the walls and hallways of the Union League’s historic building is a distinguished collection of art and artifacts. The collection is a rich, historical chronicle of Philadelphia’s unique imprint upon the American landscape from the 19th century to today and is recognized by historians and art...(see more)

Held at: Union League of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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