Daughters of the American Revolution Atlanta Chapter records
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
- Daughters of the American Revolution. Atlanta Chapter (Organization)
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1984
- Associations, institutions, etc. -- Georgia -- Atlanta
- Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.)
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Exhibitions -- Georgia -- Atlanta
- Patriotic societies -- Georgia
- Societies -- Georgia -- Atlanta
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc
- Women -- Georgia -- Societies and clubs
- 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
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository