Scrapbook of G.A.R. Encampments, 1905-1907.

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Scrapbook of G.A.R. Encampments, 1905-1907.

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Scrapbook of clippings regarding G.A.R. encampments, especially in South Dakota. The bulk of the clippings pertain to Spencer MacCrone, A.K. Curts' child nephew, who was known as the "Little General" and adopted as an honorary member of the Grand Army of South Dakota. There are a couple letters addressed to Curts.

[23] p. ; 28 x 23 cm.

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County Foundation, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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SNAC Resource ID: 7098022

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County Foundation, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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MacCrone, Spencer.

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Curts, A. K.

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Curts was a passenger agent for the Union Pacific Railroad. From the description of Scrapbook of G.A.R. Encampments, 1905-1907. (Natural History Museum Foundation, Los Angeles County). WorldCat record id: 23239028 ...

Grand Army of the Republic

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Founded in 1866, in Decatur, Ill. From the description of Grand Army of the Republic scrapbooks, 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 276172404 The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of Civil War Union military veterans, formed in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. The GAR became one of the first advocacy groups in American politics, lobbying for black veterans, pensions, and supporting Republican candidates. The GAR waned during the 1870s as the ...