Craig's Rifles Article in Kansas City Journal, March 19, 1922
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AM9999.714.17249
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Craig's Rifles Article in Kansas City Journal, March 19, 1922. Includes news photo of John A. Duncan, Sr. in uniform. See 91.1H.234 for photo of Duncan in uniform.
Craig's Rifles, a wholly social organization, had its origin when Kansas City civilians were organized as a Home Guard to maintain order during the labor strikes of the summer of 1877. Company A was captained by Henry H. Craig. It became an actual independent military unit after this conflict, but devolved into a social organization. It held famous balls and a yearly encampment. The group disbanded in 1887.
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Social Clubs, Home Guard, Kansas City Labor Strikes, 1877, Craig's Rifles, Duncan Family