CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - ELIZABETH FLETCHER LENNON SOCIETY RECORDS
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Children of the American Revolution Elizabeth Fletcher Lennon Society Collection spans the years 1953-1954. The collection contains one scrapbook on the history of the Children of the American Revolution in Colorado. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, invitations, and memorabilia.
Dates
- TBD
ACCESS:
The collection is open for research.
OWNERSHIP:
Children of the American Revolution - Elizabeth Fletcher Lennon Society Records are the physical property of the Denver Public Library
PUBLICATION RIGHTS:
All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic organization for youth in our country. Harriett M. Lothrop, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, founded Children of the American Revolution to instill patriotic values in the youth of America. During the 1895 National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress, Mrs. Lothrop delivered a speech to its members urging them to join her in creating a patriotic organization for their children. Membership is open to descendants of patriots of the American Revolution. The age range for eligible members is birth to twenty-one. Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members. Members gain experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conventions. According to the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the organization strives to achieve the following objectives:
- 1. To acquire knowledge of American History.
- 2. To preserve and restore places of historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.
- 3. To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution.
- 4. To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
- 5. To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of America above every other flag.
- 6. To love, uphold and extend the principles of American Liberty and patriotism.
Extent
1 folio
Other Finding Aids
PROVENANCE:
Isabel Holt Burkhard donated the scrapbook in 1962.
SIZE:
Oversize: 1 folio
LOCATION:
WH1511
PROCESSED BY:
Anne Skinner
Ellen Zazzarino
April 2001
REVISED AND ENCODED BY:
Merrie Jo Schroeder
March 2005
PROJECT MANAGER:
Ellen Zazzarino
- Elizabeth Lennon Society, Children of the American Revolution -- Archives.
- Patriotic societies -- Colorado. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scrapbooks. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- Colorado -- Societies and clubs. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - ELIZABETH FLETCHER LENNON SOCIETY RECORDS
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Denver Public Library, Western History and Genealogy Repository
