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By 1890, about 40 percent of Union veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. Records of GAR posts and of other veterans’ organizations may be found in historical societies, state archives, and state libraries. | By 1890, about 40 percent of Union veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. Records of GAR posts and of other veterans’ organizations may be found in historical societies, state archives, and state libraries. | ||
''' National | ''' National Encampment Journals ''' | ||
* | *(52nd: 1918: Portland, Oregon) {{FSDL|88312}} | ||
* | *(54th: 1921: Indianapolis, Ind.) {{FSDL|862024}} | ||
* | *(72nd: 1938: Des Moines, Iowa) {{FSDL|33540}} | ||
* | *(73rd: 1939: Pittsburgh, Pa.) {{FSDL|336904}} | ||
* | *(74th: 1940: Springfield, Ill.) {{FSDL|336765}} | ||
* | *(76th: 1942: Indianapolis, Ind.) {{FSDL|344081}} | ||
* | *(77th: 1943: Milwaukee, Wis.) {{FSDL|342859}} | ||
* | *(78th: 1944: Des Moines, Iowa) {{FSDL|342916}} | ||
* | *(79th: 1945: Columbus, Ohio) {{FSDL|340833}} | ||
* | *(82nd: 1948: Grand Rapids, Michigan) {{FSDL|334750}} | ||
* | *(83rd : 1949 : Indianapolis, Indiana) {{FSDL|336561}} | ||
*Final Journal of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1956 {{FSDL|616049}} | *Final Journal of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1866-1956 {{FSDL|616049}} | ||