Civil War veterans reunions badges collection
Collection — Folder: S1512
Identifier: S1512
Scope and Contents
This collection includes various badges (ribbons) from regimental reunions and veterans organizations' meetings, such as the Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief Corps (WRC),in Indiana ranging from 1877 to 1921. There is also a postcard to John A. Cottman from William W. Dudley in Richmond, Indiana on June 20, 1873 regarding badges of the "Iron Brigade", which included the 19th Indiana Regiment.
Dates
- 1873-1921
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
Ribbon badges were issued by many regimental veterans' associations during the late 19th and early 20th century at meetings, reunions and conventions as souvenirs. They might also be pinned to clothing as a means of membership identificaiton.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as multiple donations from C.F. Hall on 1877/25/03 and G.S. Cottman.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2015/03/23 by Cathi Taylor. EAD finding aid created 2015/03/23 by Cathi Taylor. EAD finding aid revised 2015/10/15 by Brittany Kropf.
- Anderson (Ind.)
- Badges
- Bookmarks
- Columbus (Ind.)
- Congresses and conventions
- Franklin (Ind.)
- Grand Army of the Republic (U.S.)
- Grand Army of the Republic. Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209 (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Hancock County (Ind.)
- Indiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Indianapolis (Ind.)
- McKinley, William
- Military veterans
- New Castle (Ind.)
- North Manchester (Ind.)
- Postcards
- Reunions
- Ribbons
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Veterans
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 11th (1861-1865)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 18th (1861-1865)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 39th (1861-1863)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 46th (1861-1865)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 70th (1862-1865)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 7th (1861-1864)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1865)
- Veterans -- Indiana
- Veterans -- Societies, etc.
- Woman’s Relief Corps (U.S.)
- Title
- Civil War veterans reunions badges collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
