Request Material
American Legion of Georgia scrapbooks
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: American Legion of Georgia scrapbooks | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1940-1942 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3.6 Linear Feet (8 volumes in 3 oversized boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms67 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans' organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of clippings, programs, etc., pertaining to the activities of the American Legion, Department of Georgia.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
American Legion of Georgia scrapbooks, ms67, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Donated by Charles Cardle.