Call Number:

07

Repository:

Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library

Extent:

4.0 linear feet

Language:

English

Date:

circa 1940-1975

Creator:

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Death Benefit Association.

Abstract:

The Records of the Death Benefit Association, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1940-1965, consists primarily of beneficiary payment records. There are also proofs of death, a minute book, and additional financial records.

"The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War was a creation of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) which was formed in 1866. Wanting to pass on its heritage, the GAR in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania created a Corps of Cadets in 1878 which later became the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America (SV)... In 1904, the SV elected to become a patriotic education society and in 1925 changed its name to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)... Prior to disbanding and before the death of its last member, the GAR officially designated the SUVCW as its successor and heir to its remaining property. On August 20, 1954, the SUVCW was officially incorporated by an Act of Congress by the passing of Public Law 605 of the second session of the 83rd Congress."

Bibliography:

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. "Introduction." August 30, 2010. Accessed January 18, 2012. http://suvcw.org/suv.htm

The Records of the Death Benefit Association, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, circa 1940-1965, consists primarily of beneficiary payment records. There collection also includes: proofs of death, 1950s, and a list of members and causes of death, circa 1940-1975; a minute book with treasurer reports and miscellaneous other documents, 1947-1950s; and additional financial records, such as bank statements, 1960s, and a ledger with payments to various camps, 1958-1960. There are also correspondence files, 1940s-1960s.