Grand Army of the Republic, Women's Auxiliary
Title
Grand Army of the Republic, Women's Auxiliary
Description
Black and white image of a group of women sitting on bleachers. A continuation of the organizations formed by women to support Union soldiers during the Civil War, the purpose of the G.A.R. Ladies' Auxiliary was to aid veterans and their widows and orphans. Though some early members advocated for it, membership was not limited to wives, widows, and blood kin of Union Veterans, but remained open to all women. Still an active society, today the Auxiliary is focused largely on heritage and descendants of Union soldiers.
Date Created
circa 1900s
Subject
Women--Societies and clubs
Social participation
Patriotism
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Cultural Studies
Nineteenth Century History
Military History & Science
Place
Hillsboro, Oregon
Medium
copy prints
Identifier
WCMpic_009728
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image