Grand Army of the Republic Almanac for 1879

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Artifact Overview

The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Almanac

Date Made

1878

Subject Date

1879

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.0.1.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 6.5 in