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Daughters of the American Revolution Atlanta Chapter records

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS512

Scope and Content

This collection contains minute books, reports, treasurer's records, membership lists, correspondence, annual histories, a scrapbook, and other materials that document the activities of the club. Also included is Volume 1, Number 1, of The American Monthly, a DAR publication. Of particular interest is a visitor's register from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building at the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition in 1895.

Dates

  • 1891-1964
  • Majority of material found within 1891 - 1944

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Founded on April 15, 1891, the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is the second oldest chapter in the United States. The Massachusetts Building at the 1895 Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition became the chapter house of the organization and was called the Cragie House. The DAR is a women's civic and patriotic organization whose members are descendants of individuals who participated in the American Revolutionary War. Additional historical information about the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has not been determined.

Extent

4.67 linear ft. (one document case and three oversized boxes)

Language

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1984

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Daughters of the American Revolution Atlanta Chapter records
Author
Sue VerHoef
Date
July 2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
Contact:
130 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta GA 30305
404-814-4040