Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Athens chapter records
Scope and Content
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Athens Chapter Collection (DUVCW) spans from 1930 to 1965 and documents the creation and history of this organization. The collection includes annual reports, general orders (a circular) and reports on convention proceedings, bound minute books (1931-1963), booklets of the DUVCW Constitution, By-Laws, Rosters, and membership rosters.
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1965
Creator
- Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (Organization)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
History of The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1961-1965, Athens Chapter
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 national organization was organized on Memorial Day, May 30, 1885 in Massillon, Ohio, and was incorporated in Ohio on December 12, 1885.
The Athens chapter of this society was referred to as "Tent #100" under the direction of Mrs. John Ellis Wool.
Extent
1.3 cubic feet
Abstract
Annual reports, general orders, reports on convention proceedings, minute books, constitution, by-laws, rosters, and two membership books
Statement of Arrangement
These records are organized into the following series:
- Series I: Proceedings from National Conventions 1936-1964
- Series II: Printed Matter
- Series III: Correspondence
- Series IV: Ledgers/Journals
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection as a gift on September 22, 1977 by Ohio University professor of philosophy, George Weckman. Mr. Weckman found the materials in "Fenzel House" (former residence of accounting professor, William H. Fenzel) located on Park Place, after Weckman purchased the home.
Existence and Location of Copies
Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Title
- Finding aid for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Athens chapter records
- Author
- Carolyn Copper processed the collection in May 1986.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
