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Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2849

Abstract

This collection contains records of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland from 1892-2007 and includes membership applications, annual reports, minutes, programs, correspondence, Secretary’s papers, publications, and miscellaneous items such insurance data and roster cards.

Dates

  • circa 1890-2007

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is restricted to the President, Vice President, and Registrar of the Society of Sons of the Revolution. Other researchers must obtain written permission from the officers to view the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

? Linear Feet (2 file cabinets)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection contains the records from the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the state of Maryland between 1890 and 2007. The collection has been divided into 4 series:

Series I: Applications for Membership, 1892-present

Series II: Annual reports and Meeting Minutes, 1892-2007

Series III: Secretary’s Papers, 1903-1923

Series IV: Miscellaneous Papers, Publications, Roster Cards, 1973-2004

The first series, Applications for Membership, have simply been arranged alphabetically by applicant's last name. Corresponding roster cards in a wooden box can be found in Series IV.

The second series, Annual reports, consists of a chronological arrangement of all material relating to meetings from 1892-present.

The Secretary’s papers from 1903-1923 contain a mixture of miscellaneous files and correspondence pertaining to the work of the Society. Rather then separate out by type of document, the original chronological order was preserved.

The last series contains publications and miscellaneous reports collected and compiled by the Society, and the aforementioned roster cards.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift (with limiting conditions) of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains records of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland from 1892-2007 and includes membership applications in alphabetical order by applicant's last name with documentation of genetic descent from Revolutionary War participants; annual reports, minutes, programs, and correspondence from 1892–present; Secretary’s papers from 1902-1923; publications of Revolutionary War societies from various states; and miscellaneous society papers including forms, bylaws, bookkeeping, IRS, insurance data, and roster cards.

Title
Guide to the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland records
Status
Under Revision
Author
Judy Hallfrisch and Eben Dennis
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-23: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750