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Booklet, Ritual Constitution and By-Laws, Blue Star Mothers of America Inc, 1951

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection is comprised of two Ritual Constitution and By-Laws booklets dated 1951 and 1960, and one 1980 yearbook for the Hattie Russell Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. The Hattie Russell Chapter located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

From the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. Constitution: "Preamble: We, the mothers of the members of the armed forces of the United States of America, do unite to establish a permanent organization. Desiring to continue to be of services, if necessary, to the perpetuation of democratic government, and are proud and honored that our sons and daughters have been chosen to serve their country."

From the Collection:

"Object: the object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge military, naval, or other government information; to assist in veterans ceremonies; to attend patriotic rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the Unite States from all enemies."

Dates

  • Other: 1951

Extent

From the Collection: 1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490