Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Oregon Chapter correspondence , 1913; 1917-1936
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lang, Anne M.; Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
- Title
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Oregon Chapter correspondence
- Dates
- 1913; 1917-1936 (inclusive)19131936
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 clamshell box
- Collection Number
- A 227
- Summary
- The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Oregon Chapter began with the formation of the Multnomah Chapter, in 1896, and during the early 1900s Anne M. Lang served as vice president general, and state regent of the Oregon DAR. The collection (1913; 1917-1936) contains correspondence files.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical Note
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit volunteer women's service organization "dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children." The society was founded in 1890; membershop is open to any woman who can prove she is a direct descendent of "a patriot of the American Revolution."
The Oregon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) "began with the formation of the Multnomah Chapter in Portland by Mrs. Mary Phelps Montgomery in 1896. There are thirty-seven chapters in Oregon with over 1775 members."
During the early 1900s, Anne M. Lang served as vice president general, and state regent of the Oregon DAR.
[Source: Oregon DAR website at rootsweb.ancestry.com]
Content Description
The collection consists of alphabetically arranged correspondence files, from L-Z only, from 1913; and 1917 to 1936. There are about 500 individual letters.
The files are from the records kept by Anne M. Lang, of The Dalles, Oregon, who had served as vice-president general, and state regent of the Oregon D.A.R.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Groups and organizations—Daughters of the American Revolution
- Patriotic societies--Oregon
- Women--Oregon--Societies and clubs
Personal Names
- Lang, Anne M.
Corporate Names
- Daughters of the American Revolution. Oregon Society
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
