Summary Information

Title: American Legion. Wisconsin Records
Inclusive Dates: 1919-1969

Creator:

• American Legion. Wisconsin

Call Number: Wis Mss SX; Micro 8; M89-054

Quantity: 21.6 c.f. (55 archives boxes) and 27 reels of microfilm (35 mm); plus additions of 0.8 c.f.

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information of possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

Records, 1919-1969, documenting the routine affairs of the Wisconsin branch of the American Legion and its activities in support of a universal military training program, the teaching of Americanism and flag education in the schools, a rehabilitation camp for veterans (Camp American Legion), Badger Boys State, campaigns against subversive activities, and the seeking of benefits for veterans. Included are proceedings of annual conventions, records of Executive Committee and other committee meetings, correspondence, reports on post activities, speeches and radio scripts, Wisconsin Veterans Council records, mimeographed documents and reports, and other records.

Note:

Portions of this collection are available only on microfilm.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000sx

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