Jessica Randolph Smith papers, 1915-1932.

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Jessica Randolph Smith papers, 1915-1932.

Family memoir by Smith; article on the origin of the Confederate flag presented at the 1915 annual conference of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, together with Smith's notes on the article; and newspaper clipping.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8123724

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United daughters of the Confederacy

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The Southern Cross of Honor award, which later became the Cross of Military Service, originated on Oct. 13, 1862 as an act of the Confederate Congress to recognize the courage and good conduct of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Confederate army. However, due to wartime shortages, the medals were not made, but the recipients' names were recorded in an Honor Roll for future reference. The cross's design was created by Mrs. Alexander S. Erwin in July 1898. It featured a cros...

Smith, Jessica Randolph

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Resident of Henderson, N.C. From the description of Jessica Randolph Smith papers, 1915-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 748579529 ...

Smith family.

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