Union League of America records

Union League of America records, 1863-1864

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Union League of America
Title: Union League of America records
Dates: 1863-1864 (inclusive)
18631864
Quantity: 0.17 cubic feet, (2 folders in a shared box; 1 reel microfilm)
Collection Number: Mss 755
Summary: The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club formed in Ohio in 1862. Its purpose was to raise troops and supplies for the Union army. Collection consists of a record book containing constitution, by-laws, member list, and minutes of the Grand Council of the Union League of America for the State of Oregon, December 14, 1863-April 29, 1864; also the Multnomah Council of the Union League of the State of Oregon, No. 2, December 28, 1863-May 3, 1864.
Repository: Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Union League of America, sometimes called the Loyal League, was a Civil War era pro-Union club. It was formed in Ohio in 1862 when the prognosis for Union victory seemed doubtful. Its purpose was to raise troops and supplies for the Union army. After the war it worked for radical punishment of the rebel leaders and suffrage for people freed from enslavement.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Record book containing constitution, by-laws, member list, and minutes of the Grand Council of the Union League of America for the State of Oregon, 1 volume, December 14, 1863-April 29, 1864; also the Multnomah Council of the Union League of the State of Oregon, No. 2, 1 volume, December 28, 1863-May 3, 1864.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

Records are also available on microfilm.

Preferred Citation

Union League of America records, Mss 755, Oregon Historical Society.

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

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