Grand Army of the Republic
Scope and Contents
This collection was created by the Research Library and contains papers related to a variety of clubs and organizations in Ventura County. Materials include minutes and reports, membership directories and yearbooks, event programs, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and photographs. This is not a comprehensive collection of clubs within Ventura County and all materials were donated by the organization itself or members.
Dates
- circa 1881-1998
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED ON-SITE: Open for research. Advance requests can be made to Research Library staff via email.
Biographical / Historical
A patriotic organization of American Civil War veterans who served in the Union forces, one of its purposes being the “defense of the late soldiery of the United States, morally, socially, and politically.” Founded in Springfield, Illinois early in 1866, it reached its peak in membership (more than 400,000) in 1890; for a time it was a powerful political influence, aligning nearly always with Republican policy. In 1956 it was dissolved; its records went to the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., and its badges, flags, and official seal to the Smithsonian Institution
Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Grand-Army-of-the-Republic (accessed 10/26/23)
Extent
From the Collection: 28.24 Cubic Feet (22 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Ventura County Repository