Guide to the Wyoming Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Collection
Scope and Content
The collection consists of records concerning WYSSAR’s administration, membership, activities, and accomplishments. The collection also contains publications, correspondence, and other materials from the national organization. The membership applications, dating from the Society’s inception, are good sources for genealogical information. Scanned copies of the applications, with an index, are also included on two CDs filed separately in Box 14, RR 1196. These should be referenced instead of the originals. The WYSSAR charter, an oversize document, is stored in Box 5, RR 1185
Dates
- 1908-2007
Creator
- Sons of the American Revolution. Wyoming Society (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biographical / Historical
The Wyoming Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (WYSSAR) was organized in 1908 with 18 charter members. To become a member of the Society, one must trace his ancestry to a participant in the American Revolution. The Society eventually supported patriotic causes, and sponsored youth awards
Extent
2 cubic feet
Abstract
Records of the Wyoming Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, 1908-2006.
Arrangement
Alphabetical by file heading
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated in 2006
Processing Information
Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2007. Encoded in 2022.
Creator
- Sons of the American Revolution. Wyoming Society (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Wyoming Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Collection
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Curtis Greubel
- Date
- © 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov