Daughters of the American Revolution Collection, 1913-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Daughters of the American Revolution
Title
Daughters of the American Revolution Collection
Dates
1913-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.9 linear feet, (1 flat box, 1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.123
Summary
The Daughters of the American Revolution Collection contains material related to the Narcissa Prentiss Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a women's service organization dedicated to patriotism, education and historic preservation. They contains photographs, correspondence, and scrapbooks. These records, which date from 1913 through 1964, also contain newspaper clippings and geneological and historical records.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890. Its purposes are to celebrate those who achieved independence, to promote patriotism, and to promote education for all. Since 1890 the Daughters of the American Revolution have accepted over 950,000 new members. The Walla Walla Narcissa Whitman chapter of the DAR was founded in 1915 by Malen Burnett, and disbanded in 2018.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Daughters of the American Revolution Collection consists of photographs, correspondence and scrapbooks containing ephemera from state and national conventions as well as newspaper clippings highlighting local events and members. These records, which date from 1913 through 1964, also contain convention scrapbooks feature Mrs. Alexander (Ethel) Britton, Regent of the Washington State Chapter from 1962 to 1964. Handbooks of the Children of the American Revolution are also included.

Genealogical and historical records from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California pioneer descendants, compiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution as part of their historic preservation work, are part of this group.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the Walla Walla Narcissa Whitman chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The accession number is retro-0746.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women--Washington (State)--Societies and clubs

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)