Daughters of the American Revolution, Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter records
Scope and Content
The records include presentations made to the members on a wide variety of topics including local Enfield history and genealogies.
Dates
- 1922-1932
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 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a patriotic organization whose objects are perpetuating the memory and spirit of the patriots of the American Revolution and teaching the ideals of American institutions and the duties of the American citizenship to the upcoming generation.
The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter of Enfield, CT was organized in 1922. The members named it for Penelope Terry Abbey representing Captain Thomas Abbey, French and Indian War and Revolutionary War officer.
Extent
0.50 cubic feet
Abstract
The Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter of Enfield, CT was organized in 1922. The members named it for Penelope Terry Abbey representing Captain Thomas Abbey, French and Indian War and Revolutionary War officer.
Provenance
Volume 1 photostats made from original papers brought to the Connecticut State Library by Miss Bertha A. Wiesing, chapter historian on May 3, 1928. Also, Volume 2 additional manuscript received August 18, 1952.
- Connecticut -- Genealogy Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Daughters of the American Revolution. Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter (Enfield, Conn.) -- Records and correspondence Subject Source: Dacs
- Essays Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- RG 123:002, Daughters of the American Revolution, Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter (Enfield, Conn.)
- 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
