Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Vermont Commandery Papers
Scope and Content Note
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion Papers contains correspondence, printed material, drafts of speeches, records and record books, newspaper clippings, photographs and memorabilia. The correspondence in cartons one and two is arranged chronologically, the topical material in carton three is arranged alphabetically and the reports are arranged chronologically. Much of the material relates to social and historical events sponsored by the Order of other similar groups. The most important event noted was the Lake Champlain Tercentennary Celebration in 1909. Materials from other chapters in the United States are included in the papers.
Dates
- 1860-1951
Creator
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Curator of Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion was established as a veteran fraternal organization dedicated to military and patriotic concerns in 1865. The Vermont Commandery was disbanded in 1955.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection includes correspondence, drafts of speeches, records and record books, printed material, newspaper clippings, photos, and memorabilia largely relating to social events and historical celebrations sponsored by the commandery or other similar groups, including the Lake Champlain Tercentennial Celebration of 1909. Includes materials from other chapters of the order.
Location
Library Research Annex
Acquisition Note
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion Papers were a gift from the Order, circa 1965.
- Champlain tercentenary celebrations
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Memorabilia
- Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States -- General subdivision--Social life and customs.;
- Speeches
- Title
- Guide to the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Vermont Commandery Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Connell Gallagher
- Date
- 1970 November 13
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections Repository
Silver Special Collections Library
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Burlington Vermont 05405 U.S.A. US
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