Inventory of the Steuben Society of America, Carl Schurz Unit 993, Springfield, Massachusetts Scrapbooks 1937-1946
A Collection in the
Special Collections Research Center
Accession Number Mss. Acc. 2008.126
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Administrative Information
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Collection is open to all researchers.
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Preferred Citation
Steuben Society of America, Carl Schurz Unit 993, Springfield, Massachusetts Scrapbooks, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Acquisition Information
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 00/00/2008.
Historical Note
The Steuben Society of America was founded in May of 1919, in the aftermath of the First World War, by patriotic Americans of German descent. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki
Scope and Contents
Two scrapbooks of the Steuben Society of America, Carl Schurz Unit 993, Springfield, Massachusetts chapter. The scrapbooks include minutes, newspaper clippings, invitations, programs, membership lists and procedures. Meetings often include comments about World War II and the response of their unit and the National Society.
Index Terms
- Steuben Society of America
- Clippings
- Minutes
- Scrapbooks
- Springfield (Mass.)--History--20th Century
- German Americans
- Women--Organizations--United States--1880-1950
- World War, 1939-1945
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Springfield (Mass.)--History--20th Century
Detailed Description of the Collection
Page 77: Read political bulletins. One recommended “denunciation of members of the government who criticize foreign governments or their leaders with whom we are at peace.” May 23, 1939.
Page 82: Special meeting “to discuss the proclamation of the National Chairman…urging all members to show neutrality during the present conflict in Europe…” September 5, 1939.
page 88 and page 113.
Theo Geisel (possibly Dr. Suess or his father) a member, but “stricken from the membership list” for not paying dues.
Page 118: Steuben National Council News Editor, William MacDonald, resigned “on difference of opinion on the present political situation.” May 14, 1940.
Page 59: Special Meeting with National Chairman and others about the possibility of disbanding the group. Chairman advised “us to continue on with our Unit, stating that once we break up, that it would be a very hard job to get the unit going again…” Voted not to disband. December 6, 1942.
Page 125: Read Bulletins from Headquarters: ‘the Release of German Prisoners’ ‘Immigration Laws,’ ‘Attacks on Steuben Society of America,’ ‘Statement on World Peace,’ 'Relief for the People of Germany,’ and ‘Society Security.’ July 8, 1945.
Page 133: Read the Headquarters Bulletin regarding the relation to citizenship, taxes and the feeding of the population in war torn Germany. November 11, 1945.
Page 153: Reports on packages being received abroad, items sent to “Relief of German Needy, Inc.” and other gifts sent to Europe. December 3, 1946.
Loose Items:
Booklet, “How to Display – How to Respect the Flag of the United States” by James A. Moss and presented by Steuben Society of America.
Handout with questions, “Did your Senators vote ‘yes’ on bars to war?” and “Did your Congressman vote ‘yes’ on bars to war?” 1940. 2 copies.