Marion Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Records
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Scope and Content Note
The Marion Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Records were compiled by members of Marion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution beginning in 1910. Materials include organization materials, scrapbooks, and photographs.
Dates
- 1910-2007
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Sketch
The Marion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) is a key part in the Fayetteville community. The Marion Chapter of the D.A.R. was organized on December 9, 1910. It was named in honor of General Francis Marion, who was commissioned Brigadier General of the state troops of South Carolina. The earliest records of the Chapter were lost; however, continuous records exist from September 25, 1915. The Chapter participates in and organizes many American History, American Government, or American patriotism activities in the Fayetteville area. One activity that the Chapter is well known for is the participation in finding and restoring the graves of America Revolutionary War Solders buried in Northwest Arkansas. Another activity that the Chapter took part in was the creation of a city library in Fayetteville in 1916. The Chapter, itself as well as specific members has received various awards from the community, the Arkansas State Society of the D.A.R., and the National Society of the D.A.R.. The Chapter also presents awards to the community. The Good Citizen Award, presented by Chapters of the D.A.R., is presented to high school students that exhibit traits that the chapter finds to benefit the community.
Extent
12 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Arrangement of the Papers
Materials are arranged by topic.
Acquisition Information
The Marion Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Records were donated in multiple installments to the Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, in 1994-1996 by Rose Marie Haptonstall.
Processing Information
Initially processed by Vera Ekechukwu, November 1995. Special Collections Division, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Additional materials processed by Jonathan Browning; completed in October 2010. An addition of two yearbooks was originally processed separately as MC 1330A by Vera Ekechukwu in June 1996; they were later integrated into this collection, likely in 2010.
Creator
Source
- Daughters of the American Revolution. Marion Chapter (Fayetteville, Ark.) (Donor, Organization)
- Title
- Marion Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Vera Ekechukwu
- Date
- 1995
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu