Title:
Grand Army of the Republic medals and ribbons, 1888-1956
GAR
Creator/Contributor:
Grand Army of the Republic, creator
Abstract:
Medals and ribbons from various Grand Army of the Republic encampments, primarily from California but also from elsewhere
in the United States.
Date:
1888 (issued)
Contents:
Collection is displayed non-chronologically in 14 riker mounts, split evenly between the archival boxes.
Subject:
n-us-ca
Medals -- United States
Note:
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of Civil War Union military veterans, formed in
Decatur, Illinois in 1866. The GAR became one of the first advocacy groups in American politics, lobbying for black veterans,
pensions, and supporting Republican candidates. The GAR waned during the 1870s as the Republican Party's commitment to Southern
reform decreased, but revived after a change of leadership and reached its peak membership in about 1890. The GAR dissolved
in 1956 after the death of its last member, and was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. A wives' auxiliary
organization also existed, from which some items in this collection originated.
GAR.
Items may not be removed from riker mounts. Please credit California State Library.
Physical Description:
print
2 archival boxes; 17 3/8 x 13 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.
Language:
English
Identifier:
Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
Items may not be removed from riker mounts. Please credit California State Library.