American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post 1 Records

 Collection
Identifier: 87-03

Scope and Contents

American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post 1 Records includes correspondence, financial records, membership rolls, and publications generated at the national, state (Department of Nevada), and local levels from the men's organization, the women's auxiliary, and "La societe des 40 hommes et 8 chevaux" (the "40 & 8", veterans of World War I horse units).

Dates

  • 1919-1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

The American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post 1 was the local branch of national organization of servicemen and women. Organized in about 1919, the Reno post is named for Darrell Dunkle, the first Reno man killed in World War I. In addition to promoting patriotism the unit sponsors community activities such as Boy Scouts and Little League, and provides scholarships to college students.

Extent

58.17 Linear Feet (62 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post 1 was the local branch of national organization of servicemen and women founded in about 1919. The collection includes correspondence, financial records, membership rolls, and publications generated at the national, state (Department of Nevada), and local levels from the men's organization, the women's auxiliary, and "La societe des 40 hommes et 8 chevaux" (the "40 & 8", veterans of WWI horse units).

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Chester L. Perkins and Eugene Thomas in 1974.

Separated Materials

Photographs transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P2007-11.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the American Legion, Darrell Dunkle Post 1 Records
Status
Unprocessed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
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