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1Title:  Sons of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Society Records     
 Creator:  Sons of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Society 
 Dates:  1892-1940 
 Abstract:  The Western Reserve Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was organized February 22, 1892 with a jurisdiction including Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Trumbull, Portage, Summit, Medina, Lorain, Ashland, Huron and Erie counties. Its purpose was the perpetuation of the memory and spirit of the men who achieved American independence, through research, publication, preservation of documents and relics and celebration of patriotic anniversaries. The collection consists of two volumes of minutes which include annual reports of activities and membership lists. 
 Call #:  MS 3969 
 Extent:  0.40 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Sons of the American Revolution. Western Reserve Society (Cleveland, Ohio) | Patriotic societies -- Ohio. | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc.
 
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2Title:  Leila and Clayton Emig Papers     
 Creator:  Emig, Leila and Clayton 
 Dates:  1911-1957 
 Abstract:  Leila Dromgold Emig (b. 1872) was a genealogist active in several patriotic societies, including the National Society of the Children of the Revolution, which she founded in 1909. Her husband, Clayton Ely Emig, was an attorney who served in World War I. The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, military intelligence reports, and memorabilia. The collection relates to Leila Emig's work with the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution and to Clayton Emig's military involvement in 1918. 
 Call #:  MS 4161 
 Extent:  0.20 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Emig, Leila Dromgold, b. 1872. | Emig, Clayton Ely. | National Society, Children of the American Revolution -- History -- Sources. | World War, 1914-1918 -- Military intelligence. | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc.
 
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3Title:  Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Chapter Records, Series II     
 Creator:  Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Chapter 
 Dates:  1891-1917 
 Abstract:  The Western Reserve Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is the Cleveland, Ohio, chapter of the national patriotic society, founded by Catharine Hitchcock Tilden Avery in 1891. The collection consists of minutes, reports of delegations to the Continental Congress of the DAR, resolutions in honor of deceased members, notices of events, correspondence, addresses, committee reports and reports of events of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee. Useful for those interested in the activities of the Western Reserve Chapter during its early years. The collection reflects particularly the activity of Mrs. Charles H. Smith, who was chapter historian during the early years. 
 Call #:  MS 4195 
 Extent:  0.10 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Daughters of the American Revolution. Western Reserve Chapter (Cleveland, Ohio) -- Archives. | Patriotic societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc.
 
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4Title:  Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Chapter Records     
 Creator:  Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Reserve Chapter 
 Dates:  1891-1917 
 Abstract:  Local chapter of the national patriotic society. The Western Reserve Chapter was founded in 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio, by a group of women led by Catherine Hitchcock Tilden Avery. In addition to planning and implementing some of the earliest Americanization programs, the DAR was also involved in providing nursing care and emergency relief to victims of wars and floods. The collection consists of minutes, reports of delegations to the Continental Congress of the DAR, resolutions in memory of deceased members, notices of events, correspondence, addresses given to the DAR and other groups, reports of events of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, and committee reports. 
 Call #:  MS 0910 
 Extent:  0.40 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Daughters of the American Revolution. Western Reserve Chapter (Cleveland, Ohio). | Patriotic societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women in charitable work -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- War work -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Genealogy.
 
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5Title:  Daughters of the American Revolution, Ohio Society Records     
 Creator:  Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution 
 Dates:  1917-1923 
 Abstract:  The Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution is an affiliate to the National Society. The society's programs include youth scholarship, adult literacy, national defense, community service awards, service to veterans, historic preservation, and conservation. During World War I, the Ohio Society undertook a project to support members of the United States military. The collection consists of Selective Service bulletins, chapter names, check lists, correspondence, expenses and financial records, military and non-military war service records, notes taken in the office, notebooks, officer lists, and volunteer lists. 
 Call #:  MS 5252 
 Extent:  0.80 linear feet (2 containers) 
 Subjects:  Daughters of the American Revolution. Ohio Society | Ohio -- Genealogy | Patriotic societies -- Ohio | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Societies, etc. | Women -- Ohio -- Societies and clubs | Women in charitable work -- Ohio | World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Ohio | Genealogy / Women's History
 
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