Military Order of Foreign Wars, Connecticut Commandery records
Scope and Content
This collection is comprised only of treasurer's records including account books, cash books, check books, and bank books.
Dates
- 1901-1921
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Restrictions on Access
Restrictions on Use
See the Reproduction and Publications of State Library Collections policy.
Historical Note
The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States is the oldest veterans’ and hereditary association in the nation, with a membership that includes officers and their hereditary descendants from all of the Armed Services. It began as the Military and Naval Order of the United States, organized in December 1894 in New York City. Membership in the Order was originally limited to veterans (and their descendants) of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War. In April 1895, the name of the Order was officially changed to its present name. In 1969, membership was extended to veterans and their descendants who served during a foreign war or expedition and to those who served in an enlisted status and were later commissioned. The Connecticut Commandery was formed in February 1896.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet
Abstract
The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, Connecticut Commandery, was organized on February 13, 1896, to honor the names and deeds of military men and for related purposes
- Account books Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Bankbooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Cashbooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Checkbooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Connecticut -- Societies, etc Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States. Connecticut Commandery -- Records and correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Unites States -- History, Military -- Societies, etc Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- RG 109, Military Order of Foreign Wars, Connecticut Commandery
- Subtitle
- Inventory of Records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Connecticut State Library staff.
- Date
- 2008
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository
