American War Mothers collection, 1918-1967.

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American War Mothers collection, 1918-1967.

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Materials in this collection include those from Margaret Hornhorst's time as president of the Idaho State American War Mothers chapters in 1949 and in national positions from 1951 to 1967, including her term as president from 1965 until her death. They consist of meeting minutes, numerous photographs, convention and celebration information, and newspaper clippings.

1.25 cubic ft.

Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7094072

Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historical Society

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Hornhorst, Margaret Adams Pharris.

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This is the personal collection of Mrs. Margaret Hornhorst (1896-1967) of Hazelton, Idaho. She was born in Marysville, Kansas, and moved to Idaho with her family at the age of 13. Mary graduated from Jerome High School and married Guy K. Pharris in 1915. After his death 1932, Mary married Charles Hornhorst in 1937. They lived in the Hazelton area until her death. In to her activities with the American War Mothers, Mary was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Canyonside Club. From...

American War Mothers

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The American War Mothers Organization was founded in response to federal officials impressed with and grateful for the Food Conservation and War Relief Work carried on by mothers of servicemen and women during World War I. It is a national organization whose purpose is to nurture and develop the spirit of world service and to engage in patriotic work, including assisting the men and women who served and were wounded in United States conflicts. Membership is limited to U.S. women whose children s...