American War Mothers : records, 1918-1982.

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American War Mothers : records, 1918-1982.

Two scrapbooks (one bound; one loose) of newspaper clippings, programs, photos, citations, rosters, and some correspondence, 1918-1933, regarding Kentucky American War Mothers; minute book, November, 1961- November, 1982 of Jefferson County, Ky. chapter of A.W.M. in addition to its charter, 5 Nov. 1925. Also two small booklets of the A.W.M. ritual and constitution and bylaws as amended in 1975.

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Veterans Administration Medical Center (Louisville, Ky.)

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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...