Narcissa Prentiss Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Collection
Scope and Contents
The Narcissa Prentiss Chapter of 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.
Dates
- 1913-1964
Creator
- Daughters of the American Revolution (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
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.
Extent
2.9 Linear Feet (1 flat box, 1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Narcissa Prentiss Chapter of 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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.
Creator
- Daughters of the American Revolution (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Narcissa Prentiss Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Collection
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository