Sons of Veterans U.S.A. Earnshaw Camp No. 89 Records
Scope and Contents
The records of Dayton’s Earnshaw Camp 89, Sons of Veterans U.S.A. consist of one minute book and a folder of miscellaneous loose material. The volume of minutes covers meetings during 1890-1899 and includes quartermaster’s reports and resolutions of respect for deceased members. The folder of miscellaneous loose material includes quarterly reports, various receipt forms, and a listing of suspended members.
Dates
- Creation: 1890-1910
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Historical Note
The Chaplain William Earnshaw Camp 89, Sons of Veterans U.S.A. (S.V.) served Dayton, Ohio. The post was named in honor of Reverend Earnshaw, first chaplain of the Soldiers Home in Dayton.
The Sons of Veterans was an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. The first “camp” appeared at Philadelphia in 1878 but a national organization was not formed until 1881. Camp 89 was affiliated with G.A.R. Post 23 which had been organized September 29, 1880. Earnshaw Camp’s aims were parallel to those of the G.A.R., but membership descended from father to son. One of the organization’s required activities involved regular military drill practices which were held at the Old Guard Hall in Dayton. The Earnshaw Camp was a drum corps.
Extent
0.21 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Consists of a volume of minutes for 1890-1899 which includes quartermaster's reports and resolutions of respect for deceased members. Also included is a folder of loose materials containing quarterly reports, receipts, and a list of suspended members.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The minute book was accessioned October 25, 1977, and was purchased from Books and Antiques in Dayton, Ohio.
Processing Information
Processed by: Connie M. Porcher, May 1979
Subject
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Sons of Veterans U.S.A. Earnshaw Camp No. 89 Records (MS-68)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Connie M. Porcher
- Date
- 1979 May
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2017 January: Finding aid revised according to DACS by Toni Vanden Bos
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
