LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. DEPARTMENT OF
MINNESOTA:
An Inventory of Their Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
Manuscripts Collection
OVERVIEW
| Creator: | Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Minnesota, creator. | |
| Title: | Ladies of the GAR records. | |
| Dates: | 1889-1993. | |
| Abstract: | Minute books, financial records, and miscellaneous papers, including membership applications, printed materials, and some correspondence, documenting the activities of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Minnesota, and several of its local circles. | |
| Quantity: | 3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes). | |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf locations. |
HISTORICAL NOTE
The Minnesota Department of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic was organized in Minneapolis on February 23, 1893. Composed of widows and close relatives of Civil War veterans, the organization assisted the Grand Army of the Republic in its commemorative and patriotic programs and activities. The organization also operated a home in Anoka for its members. Information in this sketch was obtained from the records.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS
A number of separate collections were brought together to form this body of department-level records. They include minute books, financial records, and miscellaneous materials of the department as well as from various of its local circles. In general, the minute books and financial records contain information on the routine business of the circles, the election of officers, memorials to deceased members, the establishment of the home at Anoka, social affairs, and related matters.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Availability:
The collection is open for research use.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Minnesota Records. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples
Accession Information:
Accession number: 2448; 5209; 6793; 12,155; 14,023; 14,091; Archives 2004-22
Processing Information:
Processed by: Kathryn A. Johnson, January 1989; Dennis Meissner, December 2004
Catalog ID number: 990017117330104294
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
| Box | |||||||||||
| 149.D.13.4F | 1 | Department of Minnesota Records: | |||||||||
| Minutes of annual conventions, 1893-1924. | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous records, 1889-1933, 1956. | |||||||||||
| Monument Association: Historical sketch and lists of members and officers, 1896-[1897?]. | |||||||||||
| Its activities are briefly noted in the Department's minute book (pp. 8, 10). | |||||||||||
| General orders, 1951-1993. | |||||||||||
| Scattered numbers. | |||||||||||
| Transfer certificates, 1892-1906. | |||||||||||
| Certificates of achievement, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Receipts and disbursements record books, 1949-1969. 2 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Abraham Lincoln Circle No. 3 (Minneapolis, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous papers, [192-]-[195-], 1965. | |||||||||||
| Photocopy (1920s-1950s) of the record of eligibility [membership list] for the circle, and a history of the GAR (1965). | |||||||||||
| Emily J. Stone Circle No. 16 (Pine City, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Membership lists, 1895-1918. | |||||||||||
| Application forms, 1908-1940. | |||||||||||
| Riverside Circle No. 16 minute book, May 18, 1897-December 27, 1898. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| The volume actually contains minutes of the Riverside Circle No. 15, also in Pine City. Although no information could be located about this circle, it is assumed to be a predecessor. | |||||||||||
| Minute books, February 1, 1908-July 2, 1946. 4 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Ledgers, 1911-1931. 2 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Lake City Circle No. 31 (Lake City, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Minute books, 1933-1956. 2 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Biddle Circle No. 38 (St. Paul, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Historical sketch and letters, undated and 1955, 1956. | |||||||||||
| Minute book, October 10, 1950-September 11, 1956. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| Elizabeth Reem Circle No. 46 (Morris, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Membership lists, applications, and charter, 1899-1950. | |||||||||||
| Minute books, 1903-1931. 5 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Information about Elizabeth Reem (d. 1898) is recorded on the first page of the 1915-1921 minute book. | |||||||||||
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| 151.H.16.5B | 2 | Minute book, 1956-1964. 1 volume. | |||||||||
| Receipts and disbursements record, January 1907-March 1935. 3 volumes. | |||||||||||
| D.B. Searles Circle No. 83 (St. Cloud, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Membership register, February 16, 1911-September 13, 1934. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| Col. Hecker Circle No. 65 (New Ulm, Minnesota): | |||||||||||
| Established February 12, 1904. | |||||||||||
| Charter (photocopy), February 19, 1904. | |||||||||||
| Minute books, 1904-1931, 1953-1966. 5 volumes, 1 folder. | |||||||||||
| Receipts and disbursements record, 1908-1965. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| Membership dues books, 1904-1970. 3 volumes, 1 folder. | |||||||||||
| The books include Rolls Calls or membership lists, and a record of dues paid by each member; indexed by member name. | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous papers, undated, 1904-1963. | |||||||||||
| The papers include newspaper clippings, blank forms, correspondence, lists, notes, and related papers. | |||||||||||
| Membership applications, 1904-1942. | |||||||||||
| [Membership record] entitled Propositions in Col. Hecker Circle No. 65, 1904-1939. | |||||||||||
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| 151.H.16.6F | 3 | Bloomington Circle No. 97 (Bloomington, Minnesota): | |||||||||
| Established March 25, 1920. | |||||||||||
| Minute books, 1920-1986. 7 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Treasurer's books, 1920-1986. 5 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Include a record of dues paid by each member, and a record of the circle's receipts and disbursements. | |||||||||||
| [Membership record] entitled Propositions in Bloomington Circle No. 97, 1920-1981. | |||||||||||
| Historian's Book, 1920-circa 1971. 1 volume. | |||||||||||
| Includes summaries of meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, officers' reports, correspondence, photographs, obituaries, and related papers. | |||||||||||
| Record of eligibility [membership list], 1920-1921. | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous papers, undated, 1907-1993. | |||||||||||
| Include service certificates for Civil War veterans, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. | |||||||||||
CATALOG HEADINGS
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
- Topics:
- Women -- Societies and clubs -- Minnesota.
- Organizations:
- Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Minnesota.
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Abraham Lincoln Circle No. 13 (Minneapolis, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Biddle Circle No. 38 (Saint Paul, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Bloomington Circle No. 97 (Bloomington, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Col. Hecker Circle No. 65 (New Ulm, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Elizabeth Reem Circle No. 46 (Morris, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Emily J. Stone Circle No. 16 (Pine City, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Lake City Circle No. 31 (lake City, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Riverside Circle No. 16 (Pine City, Minn.).
- Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. D.B. Searles Circle No. 83 (Saint Cloud, Minn.).
- Places:
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Societies, etc.
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