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James Edward Oglethorpe Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of American Colonists records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS420

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised on organzational records including minutes, members lists, and scrapbooks.

Dates

  • 1934-1998, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

The James Edward Oglethorpe Chapter of the Georgia Society and the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists was organized in December 1934. Its object is "patriotic, historical and educational; to make research as to the history and deeds of the American colonists and to record and publish the same; to commemorate deeds of colonials interest; to inculcate and foster love of America and its institutions by all its residents; to obey its laws and venerate it flag..." Additional administrative in formation about the James Edward Oglethorpe Chapter, National Society of the American Colonists has not been determined.

Extent

30.31 linear ft. (three document cases, one record center box, and eighteen oversize boxes)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1979 with subsequent additions.

Title
James Edward Oglethorpe Chapter, National Society of the American Colonists records
Author
Melanie Stephan
Date
July 2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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