Sons of the American Revolution.
Continental Chapter records
MSS.194
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Historical Note............................................................................................................................................... 4
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................6
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 8
Series 1: Continental Chapter, 1922-2007.............................................................................................. 8
Series 2: Indiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1914, 1966-2012.................................. 13
Series 3: National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1966-2011.......................................... 18
Series 4: Dedication Ceremonies and Grave Markers, 1964, 2006, undated........................................24
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Creator
Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter.
Title
Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records
Date
1914-2012
Extent
2.1 Cubic feet 5 boxes
Language
English
Preferred Citation
Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records, Archives and Special Collections, Ball
State University Libraries
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Historical Note
In 1876, there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration
of Independence on July 4, 1776. As a part of this patriotic observance, a group of descendants of patriots
in the American Revolution in the San Francisco, California, area formed an organization known as the
Sons of Revolutionary Sires. The main objective of this fraternal and civic society was to salute those
men and women who pledged their lives, money, and sacred honor to the battle for independence from
Great Britain. They wanted to keep their ancestors’ stories of patriotism and courage alive in the belief
that man’s struggle against tyranny is universal and their stories would inspire and sustain succeeding
generations.
On April 30, 1889, the Sons of Revolution Sires became the National Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution—the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as the nation’s first
president. The SAR is as a fraternal society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered
at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in battles of the American Revolution,
served in Continental Congress, or supported the cause of American Independence in any way. Congress
passed a charter establishing the National Society on June 9, 1906. President Theodore Roosevelt, a
member of the SAR, signed the original charter.
The Continental Chapter of the SAR of Muncie, Indiana was established to honor the American
Revolutionary patriots from Delaware County. The group’s motto is "Libertas et Patria," meaning
"Liberty and Patriotism."
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs, records, correspondence, and publications from Sons of the
American Revolution in Muncie, Indiana, as well as the Indiana Society and the National Organization
ranging from 1914 until 2012 regarding the branches of the SAR organization.
Arrangement
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Series 1: Continental Chapter, 1922-2007
Subseries 1.1: Chapter records, 1922-1937, 1958-2007
Subseries 1.2: Correspondence, 1964-1985
Subseries 1.3: Publications, 1965-2007
Subseries 1.4: Roll of Honor - Revolutionary Ancestors of Members
Series 2: Indiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1914, 1966-2012
Subseries 2.1: Society records, 1914, 1966-1978, 2010
Subseries 2.2: Correspondence, 1975-1999
Subseries 2.3: Publications, 1968-2012
Series 3: National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1966-2011
Subseries 3.1: Organization records, 1966-1978, undated
Subseries 3.2: Correspondence, 1995-2003
Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
Series 4: Dedication Ceremonies and Grave Markers, 1964, 2006, undated
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Archives and Special Collections, Ball State
University Libraries, Muncie, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to
Archives and Special Collections.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a donation from John K. Carmichael
on 2000/01/14. Additions received from John K. Carmichael on 2000/01/27, 2000/05/24, 2002/03/27,
2007/08/31, 2010/03/05, 2010/09/07, and by Dennis Babbitt on 2009/01/12.
Accruals
Further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2008 March by A. Frohberg. Revised 2008 March by Maren Read. EAD
finding aid created 2009/01/14 by Maren Read. EAD finding aid revised 2011 February by H. Boyer.
EAD finding aid revised 2013/09/26 by Lindsey Vesperry.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
• Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter.
Genre(s)
• Clippings
• Periodicals
• Publications
Personal Name(s)
• Babbitt, Dennis
• Carmichael, John K.
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Subject(s)
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Organizations
Sons of the American Revolution
Stoeckel Archives of Local History
United States History Revolution, 1775-1783
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Series 1: Continental Chapter, 1922-2007
Collection Inventory
Series 1: Continental Chapter, 1922-2007
Subseries 1.1: Chapter records, 1922-1937, 1958-2007
Member Applications, Abel-Armington
Member Applications, Bain-Brackemyre
Member Applications, Bragg-Butz
Member Applications, Carmichael-Cull
Member Applications, Davis-Dyer
Member Applications, Eastburn-Erwin
Member Applications, Fadely-Frigo
Member Applications, Gann-Guindon
Member Applications, Harper-Hurst
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 1.1: Chapter records, 1922-1937, 1958-2007
Member Applications, Jackson-Judd
Member Applications, Kaye-Kreps
Member Applications, LaMar-Lynch
Member Applications, McElhoe-Murray
Member Applications, Norris-Nottingham
Member Applications, Owens
Member Applications, Palmer-Poole
Member Applications, Quayle
Member Applications, Randall-Russey
Member Applications, Sanders-Swanson
Member Applications, Talbert-Tyler
Member Applications, Urton
Member Applications, VanCleve-Volkman
Member Applications, Weaver-Worster
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 1.1: Chapter records, 1922-1937, 1958-2007
Member Applications, Yeager
Member Applications, Zedekar
Ceremony, Campbell Dale Marker, 1964
Charter of the Continental Chapter
Delta High School Freedom Shrine
Graves Registry, John Gordon
Minutes, Secretary's Record, Apr. 10, 1962-Nov. 24, 2006
Minutes, Chapter Historian's Copies, Feb. 18, 2006-Mar. 10, 2007
Newspaper clippings, 1967-1981
Newspaper clippings, 2006-2007
Obituary, Nathan Joseph Frigo
Proclamation, Sons of the American Revolution Day, 2006
Revolutionary War Soldiers, Andrews-McCallister
Revolutionary War Soldiers, Morris-Stout
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 1.2: Correspondence, 1964-1985
Revolutionary War Soldiers, Thompson-Whicker
Revolutionary War Soldiers, Whitgar-Williams
Dedication of Refurbished Gravestone of James B. Davis, 2006/10/28
Rededication of John Keesling Gravestone
Best Chapter Award plaque
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Subseries 1.2: Correspondence, 1964-1985
Morris, Albert "Ting", 1964-1985
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Adams-Byers
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Carmoney-Dyer
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Erwin-Graham
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Häfner-Jordan
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 1.3: Publications, 1965-2007
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
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Kellogg-Leas
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Maggart-Norris
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Patty-Ryan
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Sansberry-Sutter
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Continental Chapter,
Talley- Yeager
Subseries 1.3: Publications, 1965-2007
The Continental Line newsletter, 1965-Sept. 2000
The Continental Line newsletter, 2000-2007
Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Indiana, 2000
Subseries 1.4: Roll of Honor - Revolutionary Ancestors of Members
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Series 2: Indiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1914, 1966-201
Roll of Honor Ancestry List
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Series 2: Indiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1914, 1966-2012
Subseries 2.1: Society records, 1914, 1966-1978, 2010
Colonel Augustin De La Balme Memorial Commemorative Ceremony
pamphlet, 2010
Districts, Great Lakes District, 1978
Proclamation, Constitution Week and Citizenship Day, 1968
Programs, Indiana Society of the SAR, 1966, 1970
Publication, "Our Heroic Dead" List of Soldiers, May 30, 1914
Subseries 2.2: Correspondence, 1975-1999
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Allen-Bragg
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Robert E. Burton, 1996-2000
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Subseries 2.2: Correspondence, 1975-1999
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
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Carter-Hill
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Jewel-Kesler
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Miller-Nichols
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Neal C. Pitts, May 1996-Oct.1996
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Lowell C. Reed, 1975, 1982-1988
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Lowell C. Reed, Feb. 1996-Nov. 1996
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Lowell C. Reed, Feb. 1997-June 1999
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Regnier-Thompson
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Roger W. Vaughn, Apr. 1997-Sept. 1998
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the Indiana Society,
Weir-Williams
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 2.3: Publications, 1968-2012
Subseries 2.3: Publications, 1968-2012
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. I 1-4, Oct. 1968-July 1969
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. II 1-4, Oct. 1969-July 1970
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. III 1-3, Oct. 1970-Mar. 1971
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. IV 1-3, Jan. 1972-July 1972
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. V 1-4, Oct. 1972-June 1973
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. VI 1-3, Sept. 1973-Apr. 1974
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. VII 1-3, Sept. 1974-Apr. 1975
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. VIII 1-4, Sept. 1975-June 1976
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. IX 1-4, Sept. 1976-1977
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. X 1-4, Sept. 1977-June 1978
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XI 1-4, Sept. 1978-June 1979
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XII 1-4, Sept. 1979-June 1980
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 2.3: Publications, 1968-2012
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XIII 1-4, Sept. 1980-June 1981
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XIV 1-4, Sept. 1981-June 1982
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XV 1-4, Sept. 1982-June 1983
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XVI 1-4, Sept. 1983-June 1984
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XVII 1-4, Sept. 1984-June 1985
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XVIII 1-4, Sept. 1984-June 1985
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XIX 1-4, Sept. 1986-July 1987
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XX 1-4, Oct. 1987-June 1988
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXI 1-4, Oct. 1988-June 1989
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXII 1-4, Oct. 1989-June 1990
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXIII 1-4, Oct. 1990-July 1991
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXIV 1-4, Oct. 1991-July 1992
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXV 1-4, Oct. 1992-June 1993
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXVI 1-4, Oct. 1993-June 1994
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Subseries 2.3: Publications, 1968-2012
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXVII 1-4, Oct. 1994-July 1995
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXVIII 1-4, Oct. 1995-July 1996
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXIX 1-4, Oct. 1996-July 1997
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXX 1-4, Oct. 1997-June 1998
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXI 1-4, Oct. 1998-July 1999
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXII 1-4, Oct. 1999-July 2000
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXIII 1-3, Oct. 2000-Apr. 2001
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXIV 1-4, July 2002-Apr. 2003
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXV 1-4, July 2003-Apr. 2004
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXVI 1-4, July 2004-Apr. 2005
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXVII 1-4, July 2005-Apr. 2006
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXVIII 1-4, July 2006-Apr. 2007
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XXXIX 1-4, July 2007-Apr. 2008
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XL 1-4, July 2008-Apr. 2009
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Series 3: National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1966-2011
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XLI 1-4, July 2009-Mar. 2010
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XLII 1-4, Sept. 2010-July 2011
The Hoosier Patriot Vol. XLIII 1-3, Oct. 2011-Mar. 2012
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Series 3: National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 1966-2011
Subseries 3.1: Organization Records, 1966-1978, undated
Annual Reports of the National Officers and Committee Chairman,
1976-1978
Programs, National Society of the SAR, 1966
Promotional Material Nominating Herman R. Carson, D.D. for the Office
of Chaplain General of the National Society
"What is Worthwhile" [Address by James A. Deweerd]
Subseries 3.2: Correspondence, 1995-2003
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Aug. 1995-Dec. 1995
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Subseries 3.2: Correspondence, 1995-2003
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
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President General Carl Hoffman, Jan. 1996-Nov. 1996
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Feb. 1997-Dec. 1997
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Jan. 1998-Nov. 1998
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Feb. 1999-Sept. 1999
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, May 2000-Sept. 2000
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Feb. 2001-Sept. 2002
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
President General Carl Hoffman, Feb. 2003-May 2003
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Bennett-Collier
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Floyd-Gist
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Arthur King, Aug. 1996-June 2000
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Sons of the American Revolution. Continental Chapter records MSS.1
Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
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Long Range committee members, July 1993-Apr. 1996
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Loker-Musgrave
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
National Society members-Printz
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Rigler-Woodward
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Executive Committee, July, 1997-Aug. 1997
Carmichael, John K. correspondence pertaining to the National Society,
Executive Committee, Sept. 1997-Mar. 1998
Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
The SAR Magazine Vol. LX, Vol. LXII 1-4, Oct. 1965, Jan. 1967-Apr.
1968
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXIII 1-4, July 1968-Apr. 1969
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXIV 1-4, July 1969-Spring 1970
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Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXV 1-4, Summer 1970-Spring 1971
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXVI 1-4, Summer 1971-Spring
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXVII 1-4, Summer 1972-Spring 1973
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXVIII 1-4, Summer 1973-Spring 1974
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXIX 1-4, Summer 1974-Spring 1975
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXX 1-4, Summer 1975-Spring 1976
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXI 1-4, Summer 1976-Spring 1977
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXII 1-4, Summer 1977-Spring 1978
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXIII 1-4, Summer 1978-Spring 1980
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXIV 1-4, Summer 1979-Spring 1980
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXV 1-4, Summer 1980-Spring 1981
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXVI 1-4, Summer 1981-Spring 1982
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXVII 1-4, Summer 1982-Spring 1983
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXVIII 1-4, Summer 1983-Spring 1984
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Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXIX 1-4, Summer 1984-Spring 1985
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXX 1-4, Summer 1985-Spring 1986
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXI 1-4, Summer 1986-Spring 1987
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXII 1-4, Summer 1987-Spring 1988
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXIII 1-4, Summer 1988-Spring 1989
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXIV 1-4, Summer 1989-Spring 1990
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXV 1-4, Summer 1990-Spring 1991
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXVI 1-4, Summer 1991-Spring 1992
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXVII 1-4, Summer 1992-Spring 1993
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXVIII 1-4, Summer 1993-Spring 1994
The SAR Magazine Vol. LXXXVIX 1-4, Summer 1994-Spring 1995
The SAR Magazine Vol. XC 1-4, Summer 1995-Spring 1996
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCI 1-4, Summer 1996-Spring 1997
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCII 1-4, Summer 1997-Spring 1998
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Subseries 3.3: Publications, 1967-2011
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCIII 1-4, Summer 1998-Spring 1999
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCIV 3-4, Winter 2000-Spring 2000
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCV 1-4, Summer 2000-Spring 2001
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCVI 1-4, Summer 2001-Spring 2002
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCVII 1-4, Summer 2002-Spring 2003
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCVIII 1-4, Summer 2003-Spring 2004
The SAR Magazine Vol. XCIX 1-4, Summer 2004-Spring 2005
The SAR Magazine Vol. 100 1-4, Summer 2005-Spring 2006
The SAR Magazine Vol. 101 1-4, Summer 2006-Spring 2007
The SAR Magazine Vol. 102 1-4, Summer 2007-Spring 2008
The SAR Magazine Vol. 103 1-4, Summer 2008-Spring 2009
The SAR Magazine Vol. 104 1-4, Summer 2009-Spring 2010
The SAR Magazine Vol. 105 1-4, Summer 2010-Spring 2011
The SAR Magazine Vol. 106 1-3, Summer 2010-Winter 2011
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Series 4: Dedication Ceremonies and Grave Markers, 1964, 2006, undated
PSC.263 Series 4: Dedication Ceremonies and Grave Markers, 1964, 2006, undated
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