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Daughters of the American Revolution

 Series
Identifier: 5

Scope and Contents

The following series contains all the materials that relate to Mrs. Caperton's outstanding service and administrative role in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Caperton was a devoted member of the organization and she often served as the Kentucky/Boonesborough Chapter genealogist, adviser, event planner and overall local expert on both the organization and membership guidelines and nominations. Due to her outstanding service she was eventually recognized as a Boonesborough Chapter "Honorary Regent for life."(See Eulogy Series) Most material relate to the Kentucky/Boonesborough Chapters, however, there are also a few items from the Florida, Maine, North Carolina, and National Chapters. Some additional Oversized D.A.R. materials can also be found in Box 39.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843 - 1980
  • Acquisition: 1990-10-02

Full Extent

From the Collection: 26.60 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

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