Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains only one series, the Manuscript series. The manuscript is primarily a history of the Tent but also includes the minutes and financial records of the 1919 and 1920 club years. Complete membership lists and other pertinent information also appears.
Dates
- 1919-1920
Biographical / Historical
In June 1919, while returning from the Michigan Department Convention, the National President of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Estella Moore, appointed Mrs. Ida M. Glasgow to secure a new Tent (local chapter) in Grand Rapids before the National Convention in September 1919.
On August 26, 1919, 30 people met at the home of Grace Van Winkle and the Tent was organized with 26 charter members and 2 obligated members. The selected name was Mrs. Byron R. Pierce Tent #17. At the time, General Pierce was the oldest living commanding officer of the Civil War and still active in a government position in Grand Rapids. The Tent raised and dispersed funds appropriate to Civil War commemorations and frequently held social events at veterans homes.
Extent
1.8 Linear Feet (Two boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Mrs. Byron R. Pierce Tent #17 was the Grand Rapids chapter of the national Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War organization. The Tent was formed in 1919 and performed various duties to honor Civil War veterans. The Tent raised and dispersed funds appropriate to Civil War commemorations and frequently held social events at veterans’ homes. The collection consists of a manuscript detailing the history of the club. The manuscript also includes minutes and financial records.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Michigan State Archives, 1983, accession number 1986.370; Unknown donor, accession number 2003.077
- Title
- Finding aid for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Wendy K. Walker
- Date
- 1986
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org