MS 498 - Women's Relief Corps. Wiley Post #85 (Bowling Green, Ohio)

Title	MS 498 - Women's Relief Corps. Wiley Post #85 (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Subject	Civil War
Introduction	The records of Wiley Post #85, Woman's Relief Corps, consist of 1 linear foot of minutes, rolls of members, cashbooks, convention publications, and artifacts, covering the period from 1885 to 1974. The collection was transferred to the Center for Archival Collections in two segments: one part from Glenna Stoner, last President of the Post, during October, 1987; and a second group, from the Wood County Historical Museum, during April, 1988. This register was prepared by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts, Center for Archival Collections, June, 1989. No restrictions exist on the the use of this collection.
Agency History	The stated purpose of the Woman's Relief Corps was to provide aid and comfort to all veterans and their dependents, and to promote patriotism by visiting schools, presenting flags, and encouraging the general observance of Memorial Day. Wiley Post #85, Woman's Relief Corps, was established in Bowling Green, Ohio, June 2, 1885, with forty-two charter members, as an auxiliary of Wiley Post #46, G.A.R.; the Post ceased activity in 1974.
Scope and Content	The records of the Wiley Post #85, Woman's Relief Corps, of Bowling Green, Ohio, consist of 1 linear foot of minutes, by-laws, financial records, and publications, spanning the life of the organization from 1885 to 1974. The bulk of the collection is a nearly complete series of minute books, covering the years from 1885, when the Post was established, till 1910, 1918-1933, and 1939-1956. The series of financial records is less comprehensive, including cash books from the later operation of the Post from 1926-1954. The membership roll book, which covers the period from around 1954 until the Post ceased activity in 1974, includes information on all Past Presidents from 1885 until 1974.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS MINUTES. 1885-1910, 1918-1933, 1939-1956. Minute books with Post activities, including report of Relief Committee investigations. BY-LAWS. 1885-1900. By-laws, including duties of officers and committees, fees and dues structure, and meeting information. MEMBERSHIP RECORDS. 1954-1974. Rolls books, including information on current and deceased members, with a complete list of Past Presidents. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS LEDGERS. 1926-1954. Cashbooks, with accounting of cash received from dues and fees, and cash expended, listing purpose. PRINTED MATERIAL. BOOKLET. 1903, 1909. Woman's Relief Corps 21st and 27th National Convention Journals. BOOKLET. 1937. Woman's Relief Corps, Department of Ohio, roster and proceedings. ARTIFACTS GRAVE MARKERS. n.d. Cast metal flag holders, one from G.A.R. and one Woman's Relief Corps. RIBBON PINS. n.d. Woman's Relief Corps pins (2), with tricolor ribbon.
Inventory	Box 1 Folders Minute book, 1885-1887 Minute book, 1888-1891 Minute book, 1891-1897 Minute book, 1898-1903 Minute book, 1904-1910 Minute book, 1918-1923 Minute book, 1923-1928 Box 2 Folders Minute book, 1928-1933 Minute book, 1939-1942 Minute book, 1943-1946 Minute book, 1947-1952 Minute book, 1952-1956 By-laws, 1885-1900 Membership roll book, 1954-1974 Box 3 Folders Cash book, 1926-1935 Cash book, 1935-1947 Cash book, 1947-1954 Woman's Relief Corps-21st National Convention Journal, 1903 Woman's Relief Corps-27th National Convention Journal, 1909 Woman's Relief Corps, Dept. of Ohio, Roster and proceedings, 1937 Two grave markers, n.d. W.R.C. Ribbon pins, n.d.