Records of the George Huntsman Post, Grand Army of the Republic, 1870-1921, 1880-1915 (bulk).

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Records of the George Huntsman Post, Grand Army of the Republic, 1870-1921, 1880-1915 (bulk).

Records include signature book, 1890's; attendance book for meetings, 1888-1906; minutes of meetings, 1886-1921; minutes of Memorial Committee, 1902-1905; other personnel records, 1870-1915; and financial records, 1870-1916. In addition, correspondence, 1911-1916; brochures and leaflets published by Grand Army of the Republic posts, 1885-1915; political broadside for LeBaron Bradford Prince's campaign for Assembly, 1870's; and news clippings primarily of memorial ceremonies, 1884-1885.

1.5 cubic ft.

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