Name/Title
Membership Records, (3 folders, 1917-ca. 1915)Scope and Content
Official G.A.R. membership applications and transfer documents.
Correspondence between G.A.R. officials and members discussing regulations, dues, and meetings.
Handwritten notes regarding members and their service records.
Formal petitions and resolutions related to veteran affairs.Context
This folder contains various official documents and personal correspondence related to African American veterans' involvement in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a fraternal organization for Union veterans of the Civil War.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], Grand Army of the Republic (1893-1939)[ Sub-Series]Archive Items Details
Title
Grand Army of the Republic Correspondence and Membership DocumentationDescription
This collection provides insights into the administrative aspects of the G.A.R., particularly regarding African American veterans. It includes official membership documents, letters advocating for recognition, and handwritten notes detailing members’ military service and personal information.Location
Folder
377h/6Box
377Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
