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Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post No. 27 collection

 Collection — Folder: S3395
Identifier: S3395

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a roster, address book, bylaws, and books of ritual and service from the Farragut Post No. 27 of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in Evansville, Indiana, ranging from 1881 to 1920, regarding the post's activities and members. There is also a souvenir program for the 37th annual encampment of the GAR Department of Indiana in Evansville in 1916.

Dates

  • 1881-1920

Creator

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.

Administrative History

Farragut Post No. 27 of the Department of Indiana of the Grand Army of the Republic was organized on June 24, 1881, with 42 charter members, in Evansville, Indiana.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by size.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Doretha Diefenbach-Hines on 2015/12/16.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2025/12/12 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid created 2025/12/12 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post No. 27 collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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