Title: Woman's Relief Corps, Robert Chivas Post No. 2 Records
Inclusive Dates: 1885-1947

Creator:

• Woman's Relief Corps (U.S.). Robert Chivas Post No. 2 (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 193

Quantity: 1 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This collection contains cash books (1885-1940), meeting minutes (1885-1944), member account books (1885-1914), and a roll of members (1921-1940) for the Milwaukee chapter of the Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. This chapter was founded in 1885 by wives and daughters of men having served in the Robert Chivas Post No. 2 (Milwaukee, Wis.), a branch of the Grand Army of the Republic. Its aim was to commemorate the deeds of American soldiers and army nurses and to give aid to war widows and orphans. These volumes document the charitable and patriotic activities of the society and explicate the roll Corps members aspired to as the female counterparts to the male body of the Grand Army of the Republic. In addition, the cash books and account information detail the corps' spending activities as well as individual member initiation dates, activities, and dues paid. Also included in the collection is a 1945 roster for the Wisconsin Department of the Woman's Relief Corps, and General Orders, No. 1 and No. 2 for the year 1947. These documents list state-wide membership information and the names and addresses of executives and officers. They also indicate the locations for all extant Wisconsin branches and detail organizational activities and goals.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0193

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The Woman's Relief Corps (U.S.). Robert Chivas Post No. 2 was organized in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 10, 1885. The founding of this branch came less than two years after the establishment of the national organization in Denver, Colorado on July 24 and 25, 1883. The National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic was incorporated by act of the 87th Congress on September 7, 1962. The corps' mission during the post-Civil War era was to aid members of the Grand Army of the Republic and to assist Union veterans and their widows and orphans. During subsequent wars, the corps acted to encourage the patriotic activities of army nurses and United States soldiers.

In 2003 the national organization had a membership of over 2,000 women dedicated to upholding their cherished motto, "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty." In doing so, they provide fraternity to soldiers, charity to all those in need, and exhibit loyalty to the laws and principles of the United States.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Grand Army of the Republic, E. B. Wolcott Post No. 1, Minutes. Milwaukee Micro Collection 58.

• Grand Army of the Republic, Robert Chivas Post No. 2, Minute Books. Milwaukee Small Collection 170.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Walter B. Weare donated the collection to the Archives in August 2000 (accession 2000-007).

Processing Information

Amber Bryant processed the collection at the Archives in January 2003.

Box   1 Volume   1	Cash Book, 1885-1889
Box   1 Volume   2	Cash Book, 1890-1899
Box   1 Volume   3	Cash Book, 1914-1928
Box   1 Volume   4	Cash Book, 1928-1934
Box   1 Volume   5	Cash Book and Member List, 1939-1940
Box   1 Volume   6	Meeting Minutes, 1885-1887
Box   1 Volume   7	Meeting Minutes, 1887-1889
Box   1 Volume   8	Meeting Minutes, 1889-1891
Box   1 Volume   9	Meeting Minutes, 1891-1894
Box   1 Volume   10	Meeting Minutes, 1894-1897
Box   1 Volume   11	Meeting Minutes, 1902-1908
Box   1 Volume   12	Meeting Minutes, 1908-1914
Box   1 Volume   13	Meeting Minutes, 1941-1942
Box   1 Volume   14	Meeting Minutes, 1942-1944
Box   1 Volume   15	Member Account Book, 1885-1893
Box   1 Volume   16	Member Account Book, 1893-1907
Box   1 Volume   17	Member Account Book, 1907-1914
Box   1 Volume   18	Roll of Members, 1921-1940
Box   1 Folder   1	Woman's Relief Corps, General Orders No. 1 and No. 2, 1947
Box   1 Folder   2	Woman's Relief Corps, Roster, 1945