Grand Army of the Republic records 1865-1949

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Grand Army of the Republic records 1865-1949

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The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) records in this series pertain only to GAR posts in New York State. The series is comprised of a variety of materials that document the activities and functions of the agency that established policies and procedures governing over 600 local posts across New York State. In particular, these records are concerned with the disbandment of posts from the 1920s to 1940s.

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The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a large multi-faceted organization (fraternal lodge, charitable society, special interest lobby, patriotic group, and political club) founded in 1866 by Union Army Surgeon Benjamin Franklin Stephenson. The organization was originally envisioned as a brotherhood of veterans who were dedicated to helping other veterans. The first GAR post was established at Decatur, Illinois in April 1866. Soon after a second post was organized in S...