American Gold Star Mothers, inc. Washtenaw County Chapter records, 1950-1975

Summary

Creator:

American Gold Star Mothers, inc. Washtenaw County Chapter.

Abstract:

Organization of mothers of servicemen who died in action. Minute books, scrapbooks, photographs, citations and certificate of service, and miscellanea.

Extent:

1 linear foot

Language:

English

Call Number:

8521 Be 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The record group consists of minute books, 1950-1975; scrapbooks, 1950-1968; and miscellaneous other materials, including scattered photographs.

Biographical / Historical:

The Gold Star Mothers is an organization of women who lost a son or daughter while serving in the military.

Acquisition Information:

The records came to the library in 1977 through Elsie Allen and Mrs. Gordon E. Smith (Donor no. 6002 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Women -- Michigan -- Washtenaw County -- Societies and clubs.
Buildings -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Hospitals -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Rites and ceremonies.
Women -- Michigan -- Washtenaw County -- Societies and clubs.

Formats:

Photographs.
Scrapbooks.

Names:

Veterans Administration Hospital (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

Places:

Washtenaw County (Mich.)
Washtenaw County (Mich.) -- Social life and customs.