Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Records
Scope and Contents
The Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Records houses material related to the Spanish-American War and the Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans. The collection, which dates from 1898 to 1968, contains records related to United Spanish War Veterans and the Henry Lawton Camp No.10, commander's files, photographs, memorabilia, correspondence, financial records, minutes, resolutions, and attendance records. It also contains a photograph of Henry Lawton, war medals, three flags (American, Filipino, and Catalonian), a bible, and a Spanish American War gavel.
Dates
- 1898-1968
Creator
- United Spanish War Veterans. National Auxiliary (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The United Spanish War Veterans was established in 1904 and stayed active as an organization until 1992, when the last members passed away. Included in the organization were people who had served in the Spanish-American War (1898), Philippine-American War (1899 to 1902), and the Chinese Relief Expedition (1900 to 1901). The Women’s Auxiliary was founded during the Spanish-American War and was comprised of mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters of Spanish-American War veterans as well as other patriotic nurses and women. During wartime, the Women’s Auxiliary aided soldiers and ministered the sick. After the war, the group continued to meet regularly and organize events, fundraisers, and other activities to support the veterans. The Walla Walla chapter of the Women’s Auxiliary was connected to the Henry Lawton Camp No. 10.
Extent
2.88 Linear Feet (6 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Records, which dates from 1898 to 1968, houses material related to the Spanish American War and the United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary. The collection includes photographs, war medals, flags, financial records, correspondence, United Spanish War Veterans records, and other materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Beulah Chase on August 5, 1970 and September 17, 1970. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0205.
Processing Information
In June 2019, the name of this collection sas changed to the Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Records from the Henry Lawton collection on the Spanish American War.
Creator
- United Spanish War Veterans. National Auxiliary (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Department of Washington and Alaska of the National Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Records
- Author
- Updated by Rayana Weller
- Date
- 2013, 2019
- 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