| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | United Spanish War Veterans and Women's Auxiliary Records
| | | | Creator: | United Spanish War Veterans and Women's Auxiliary | | | | Dates: | 1901-1931 | | | | Abstract: | The United Spanish War Veterans was established in 1904 and included members who had served in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the Chinese Relief Expedition. The organization survived until 1992 when the last member passed away. The Women's Auxiliary was organized during the time of the Spanish-American War to aid soldiers and minister to the sick. Membership was open to mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters of Spanish War veterans, and nurses and women who performed patriotic service during the Spanish-American War. The collection consists of by-laws and rosters, campaign literature, general orders, membership lists, minutes, programs, publications, reports and proceedings, general reports, rituals, and rules and regulations. The core of the collection is comprised of matter emanating from Cleveland, Ohio, branches of the organization. | | | | Call #: | MS 5049 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | United Spanish War Veterans. | United Spanish War Veterans. National Auxiliary. | China Relief Expedition (1900-1901) -- Veterans -- Societies, etc. | Fraternal organizations -- United States. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Veterans -- Societies, etc. | Veterans -- United States -- Societies, etc. | Philippines -- History -- Philippine American War, 1899-1902 -- Veterans -- Societies, etc.
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