Collection Summary | ||
| Title | American War Mothers Collection | |
| Dates (Inclusive) | 1928-1988 | |
| Dates (Bulk) | ||
| Creator | American War Mothers. Wyoming State Chapter | |
| Abstract | This collection contains the records of the Wyoming Department of American War Mothers. | |
| Collection Number | H95-12 | |
| Size | 1 cubic foot | |
| Repository | Wyoming State Archives | |
| Languages | English | |
Organized in 1917, the American War Mothers was an organization comprised of women whose sons and daughters served in foreign wars. It promoted fellowship and patriotism among its members and provided assistance to veterans and veterans’ organizations. The Wyoming chapter was organized in 1928.
Alphabetical by local chapter
Records in this collection reflect patriotic and social activities of members in several communities but mainly Cheyenne. They provide some insight into the activities of the national organization and the companion group, the Women’s Relief Corps. There are nine subgroups: General Records, American War Mothers (national organization), Cheyenne Chapter No.4, Cowley Chapter No. 5, Hot Springs Chapter No. 13, Victor Fuller Chapter of Mountainview, Washakie Chapter, Women’s Relief Corps - Department of Colorado and Wyoming, and Wyoming State Chapter.
The collection is open for research.
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Item description, H95-12, American War Mothers Collection, Wyoming State Archives.
Finding aid updated by Carol Barber and Carl Hallberg October 15, 1999.
Donated by Penny Ballman in 1995.
There are no other known collections by Wyoming Chapter of the American War Mothers known at the writing of this finding aid.
Veterans Administration Hospital (Cheyenne, Wyo.)
Woman’s Relief Corps (U.S.). Department of Wyoming
American War Mothers. Cheyenne Chapter No. 4 (Wyo.)
American War Mothers. Cowley Chapter No. 5 (Cowley, Wyo.)
American War Mothers. Hot Springs Chapter No. 13 (Hot Springs County, Wyo.)
American War Mothers. Victor Fuller Chapter of Mountainview (Wyo.)
American War Mothers. Washakie Chapter (Wyo.)
| Description | Container | ||||
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Publications |
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Etiquette of the Stars and Stripes, 1961 |
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How to Display the Flag: A Guide, 1977 |
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Let’s Be Right on Flag Etiquette, n.d. |
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Political and Economic Rights, n.d. |
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Revolution With Reason, n.d. |
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Songs, 1934 |
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Wyoming War Memorial Stadium and Fieldhouse, 1950 |
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Veterans Administration |
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VAVS Advisory Committee Minutes, 1986 |
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Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming: Fiftieth Anniversary, 1934-1948, 1984 |
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Constitution and By-Laws, 1961, 1973 |
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Convention Records, 1961-1973 |
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Correspondence, 1969-1983 |
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Historical Sketch, n.d. |
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Newsletter, 1954, 1983-1984 |
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Ritual of the American War Mothers, 1928, rev. 1940 |
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Americanism Chairman Report, 1973 |
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Correspondence, 1928-1988 |
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Historian Report, 1967 |
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Historical Sketch, n.d. |
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Mayoral Proclamations (Carnation Day), 1964-1987 |
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Membership Applications, 1960-1972 |
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Membership Chairman Report, 1973 |
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Membership Lists, n.d. |
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Memorial Day Placard, n.d. |
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Memorial Day Service Program, 1984 |
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Memory Tree and Memorials Chairman Reports, 1973-1976 |
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Minutes, 1947-1977 |
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Newspaper Clippings, n.d., 1936-1987 |
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Obituaries, 1968-1990 |
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Officers, 1928-1985 |
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Pledge, 1967 |
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President’s Reports, 1948-1987 |
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Prison Work Report, 1930 |
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Publicity Relations and Publicity Chairman Report, 1973-1976 |
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State Convention, 1928-1977 |
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Veterans Administration Awards, 1963-1969 |
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Hospital Chairman Report, 1987 |
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Hospital Chairman Report, 1987 |
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Treasurer’s Report, 1950 |
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President’s Report, 1950 |
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Convention Records, 1982-1985 |
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General Orders, 1983-1988 |
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Membership, 1964-1985 |
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National Convention, 1984-1986 |
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National Headquarters General Orders, 1983-1988 |
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Constitution and By-Laws of the Wyoming State Chapter..., 1928 |
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Dues Records, n.d. |