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Daughters of the American Revolution, Samuel Chase Chapter

4 boxes, 1 overize box (5.25 linear feet)

(1900 – 2007)

bulk 1972-1977

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2009.047
Creator(s) Daughters of the American Revolution
Acquisition

The Samuel Chase Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution records were donated to the Nabb Research Center in a series of donations beginning in 1990 by Virginia Dick with subsequent deposits by Eleanor Mulligan and Nancy Phillips in 2005 and 2010. Also includes 1984.022
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Hallie Kroll, February 2015. Additions by Ian Post in 2021
Related Materials

Bessie Holloway Papers (1890 – 1988)
Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

Records of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Samuel Chase Chapter, of Salisbury, Maryland, document the organization’s activities, including community involvement and administrative duties of the officers, from 1933-2007, with the bulk of the material dating from 1972-1977. Social functions, educational programs, and community engagement efforts of the chapter’s members are documented through meeting minutes, financial records, membership data, as well as scrapbooks, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Published materials from the state and national chapters are included throughout the collection.

Administrative History

The founding of the Samuel Chase Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution on June 28, 1933 began the work of a small group of women to serve the local community, as well as the nation at large; the chapter was founded to create a community of patriotic women from Wicomico County who were dedicated to preserving American history and furthering the education of the county’s youth. Over the years, the chapter has increased its membership and its financial assistance to education, local history projects, as well as contributing to the national society’s programming. Additionally, the Samuel Chase Chapter has held functions to promote American history, patriotism, and education.

Scope and Content Note

Series I: Administrative

Series II: Origanizational Activities

Series III: Visual Materials

Arrangement Statement

The Samuel Chase Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution records has been arranged in three series: ADMINISTRATIVE, ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES, and VISUAL MATERIALS. The administrative series documents the administrative duties of the chapter’s officers, including meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, and membership activities. The administrative files also include administrative records from the Maryland State DAR chapter. The organizational activities series documents the programming and events conducted by the Samuel Chase Chapter, as well as information from the state and national chapters. Finally, the visual materials series documents the activities of the chapter through scrapbooks and photographs.

Folders are listed by their location in each box; any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entirety of the collection.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Clubs
    • Nonprofit Organizations
    • Scrapbooks
  • Corporate Names
    • Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Personal Names
    • Dashiell, Ann ( )
    • Dellinger, Robert ( )
    • Dick, Virginia McFadden ( )
    • Mulligan, Eleanor ( )
    • Popp, Grace ( )

Inventory List

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Series I: Administrative Files

Box 1

  1. Samuel Chase Chapter History, 1983
  2. Meeting Minutes, 1933-1946
  3. Meeting Minutes, 1967-1978
  4. Meeting Minutes, 1980-1991
  5. Meeting Minutes, 1992-2006
  6. Meeting Agendas, 1978-2006
  7. Meeting Reports, 1949-2005
  8. Meeting Packets, 1999-2002
  9. Meeting Notes, 1950-2006
  10. Financial Records, 1938-1962
  11. Financial Records, 1963-1971
  12. Financial Records, 1972-2006
  13. Treasurer's Reports and Financial Records, 1947-1959
  14. Treasurer's Reports and Financial Records, 1960-1982
  15. Receipts, 1964-1967
  16. Cashbook, 1964-1971
  17. Forms, 1972-2007
  18. Correspondence, From Various People to Samuel Chase Officers, 1960-1994
  19. Correspondence, From Various People to Samuel Chase Members, 1953-1996
  20. Correspondence, From the Maryland State Chapter to Samuel Chase Chapter, 1959- 1979
  21. Membership Records, 1956-1999

 

Box 2

  1. Membership Roll Book, 1959-1968
  2. Membership Roll Book, 1969-1971
  3. Guest Book, 1969
  4. Guest Book, 1975-1978
  5. Guest Book, 1978-1981
  6. Yearbook, 1945-2005
  7. Maryland State DAR, Financial Records, 1960-1980
  8. Maryland State DAR, Annual Reports, 1960-1978
  9. Manuals for Chapter Officers, 1960-1970
  10. Series II: Organizational Activities
  11. Correspondence, From the Trenton Flag Company, To Samuel Chase Chapter, 1971 January 3- February 6
  12. Certificates and Awards, 1956-2006
  13. Local Activities, 1950-2005
  14. Civic Engagement, 1955-1999
  15. Presentation, Eleanor Mulligan to Samuel Chase Chapter, 2007
  16. Proclamations, Salisbury City Government, Constitution Week, 1971-2006
  17. Paperwork, DAR Medal of Honor Robert Dellinger, 1994-1996
  18. Newspaper Clippings and Press Releases, 1945-2006
  19. Bicentennial Activities, Samuel Chase Chapter, 1976
  20. Maryland State Conference, 1949-1988
  21. Maryland State DAR, History and By-Laws, 1985-1980
  22. Maryland State DAR, Roster, 1955-2006
  23. Proposed Resolutions, DAR Continental Congress, 1965-1980
  24. Programs, DAR Continental Congress, 1944-1975
  25. Continental Congress Paperwork, Samuel Chase Chapter, 1949-2005
  26. Handbook, DAR, 1969-1984
  27. Handbook, Junior American Citizens, 1972-1981
  28. Handbook, DAR Ritual, 1941
  29. Howe’s Handbook of Parliamentary Usage, 1904
  30. Pamphlets, How to Achieve DAR Membership, 1950-1967

 

Box 3

  1. DAR Manual for Citizenship, 1948-1977
  2. National Society of the DAR, Directory of Committees, 1955-1982
  3. National Society of the DAR, Informational Pamphlets, 1966-1974
  4. Publications, DAR Official Insignia, 1961-1967
  5. Publications, DAR National Defense Committee, 1959-1978
  6. Pamphlets, “Highlights of Program Activity”, 1949
  7. Newsletter, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, 1975-1976
  8. Newsletter, “National Defender”, 1960-1988
  9. Newsletters, DAR-Sponsored Schools, 1970-1988
  10. Maryland State DAR Newsletter, “The Spinning Wheel”, 1977-2007
  11. News Releases, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1965
  12. Vacation Brochure for DAR Members, 1978
  13. Reel-to-Reel Audio Tapes, “Citizen…America”, undated
  14. Brochures, Local History, 1960-1990
  15. Patriotic Ephemera, 1956-1981
  16. Series III: Visual Materials
  17. Photographs, Samuel Chase Chapter, 1900-2006
  18. Scrapbook, 1958
  19. Scrapbook, 1959-1964
  20. Scrapbook, 1964-1966
  21. Scrapbook, 1970-1972
  22. Scrapbook, 1972-1980

 

Box 4

  1. Scrapbook, 2003-2005
  2. Scrapbook, 1972-1991
  3. Scrapbook, 1973-1974
  4. Scrapbook, 1972-1973
  5. Scrapbook, 1974
  6. Scrapbook, 1975
  7. Scrapbook, 1976-1977
  8. Scrapbook, 1977-1979
  9. Scrapbook, 1979-1982
  10. Scrapbook, 1982-1985
  11. Scrapbook, 1982-1987
  12. Scrapbook, 1988-1991
  13. Scrapbook, 1991-1994
  14. Scrapbook, 1994-1996
  15. Scrapbook, 1996-2003

 

Box 5

  1. Scrapbook, 1941-1942
  2. Scrapbook, 1951-1956
  3. Scrapbook, 1954-1956
  4. Scrapbook, 1956
  5. Scrapbook, 1957-1958
  6. Award, Honor Roll, 1956
  7. Maryland State Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1994
  8. Maryland State Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1995
  9. Maryland State Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1996
  10. Maryland State Proclamation, Constitution Week, 2006
  11. Maryland State Proclamation, American History Month, 1995
  12. Maryland State Proclamation, American History Month, 1996
  13. Maryland State Proclamation, American History Month, 1997
  14. County Council of Wicomico County Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1994
  15. County Council of Wicomico County Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1995
  16. County Council of Wicomico County Proclamation, Constitution Week, 1996
  17. Article, “Early Maryland Life”, Antiques and the Arts Weekly, 1996 May 17
  18. Press Book, 1960
  19. Newspaper Clippings, 1959-1970

Artifacts

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