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Size | 1 foot of linear shelf space (approximately 150 items) |
Abstract | The Colonial Dames of America, founded in 1890, is an international society of women whose direct ancestors held positions of leadership in the Thirteen Colonies. Headquarted in New York City, N.Y., the organization's goals include historical education and preservation. The collection consists of organizational records, membership materials, and financial records relating to the Chapel Hill, N.C., Chapter XXIX of the Colonial Dames of America. Organizational records include programs, policies, invitations, annual reports, and general societal information. Membership materials include contact lists and correspondence concerning dues and new memberships. Financial records include bank statements, receipts from society outings, and records of paid membership dues. |
Creator | Colonial Dames of America. Chapter XXIX (Chapel Hill, N.C.) |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
Processed by: Rachel Shope and Matt Dailey, March 2011
Encoded by: Matt Dailey, August 2011
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The Colonial Dames of America, founded in 1890, is an international society of women whose direct ancestors held positions of leadership in the Thirteen Colonies. Headquarted in New York City, N.Y., the organization's goals include historical education and preservation.
Back to TopThe collection consists of organizational records, membership materials, and financial records relating to the Chapel Hill, N.C., Chapter XXIX of the Colonial Dames of America. Organizational records include programs, policies, invitations, annual reports, and general societal information. Membership materials include contact lists and correspondence concerning dues and new memberships. Financial records include bank statements, receipts from society outings, and records of paid membership dues.
Back to TopArrangement: Chronological.
Folder 1 |
International membership list and eligibility list, 1990 |
Folder 2 |
Organizational records and membership materials, 1995-2001 |
Folder 3 |
Organizational records and membership materials, 2000-2001 |
Folder 4 |
Financial records, 2001-2004 |
Folder 5 |
Organizational records and membership materials, 2001-2004 |
Folder 6 |
Organizational records and membership materials, 2002-2004 |
Folder 7 |
Organizational records and membership materials, 2004-2007 |
Folder 8 |
Financial records, 2004-2007 |
Folder 9 |
Handbook, 2006-2007Includes annual report, policies, and international membership list. |