Louisa St. Clair Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Scrapbook II, 1901

LSC DAR

1901

This scrapbook is part of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, DAR Scrapbook Collection. This collection is owned by the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, DAR, and is housed at their climate-controlled storage unit in Grosse Pointe, MI.

Louisa St. Clair Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Of the
Chapter’s Scrapbooks
1893-1946
Compiled byRuth S. Peterson(Mrs. Z. R. Peterson)
Historical Research CommitteeMrs. E. H. Eichelzer, Chairman
1944-19451946



DIGITIZED AND TRANSCRIBED BYEmily O’Brien Whitesides, Public HistorianGrosse Pointe Historical SocietyNovember, 2017



Second Scrapbook 1901-1909Compiled by Mrs. Talcott E. Wing, Historian
TABLE OF CONTENTSCompiled byMrs. Z. R. Peterson1944
Page
Frontis piece Photograph of Mrs. H. H. Crapo-Smith, the fourth Regent (1899-1901)/
Mrs. Crapo-Smith’s “address”, read at the Annual Meeting January 17, 1901, and her invitation to a Tea at her home in the late afternoon of the same day, “to meet the newly elected officers for 1901”.
Invitation from the New England Society of Detroit to the Regent, to attend its banquet to be held December 14, 1900 at the Russell House.
1 & 2 Historian, Mrs. Talcott E. Wing’s report at the Annual Meeting January 17, 1901, including names of newly elected officers, the new Regent being Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe.
NOTE: This report is given in the American Monthly Magazine, August 1901, p.187. R.S.P.
3 & 4 Report of the first State Conference, held in Grand Rapids January 28, 1901.
5 Report of the meeting of February 21, 1901, with special comment on a paper read by Miss Jessie Chase on “The Women of the Revolution”.
5 & 6 Report of the meeting of March 21, 1901, at which reports of the Continental Congress held in Washington in February, were given. Those of Mrs. Henry B. Joy, Mrs. Charles Larned Williams, and the Regent, Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe, are inserted in the scrapbook.
7 Report of the meeting of April 18, 1901, at which is[sic] was voted to accept from Mrs. Ellen St. Clair Remmy of Pennsylvania, for the sum of $30, the Spinning Wheel and Distaff of her grandmother, our own Louisa St. Clair.
NOTE: This Spinning Wheel and Distaff of Louisa St. Clair’s are now before the fireplace in the Lounge of our Chapter House. R.S.P.
8 May 16, 1901---State Conference held in Detroit at the Russell House, with 150 delegates from out of town attending.
9 Program of Louisa St. Clair Chapter for the year 1901-1902.
Report of the meeting of October 17, 1901.
10 Report of the Historian, read at the October 17th meeting, giving an interesting account of the special meeting of the Daughters held in Grand Rapids the previous January, and also of the Memorial Day observance by the Chapter in Mt. Clemens, in which our Chapter joined.
NOTE: This report was printed in the American Monthly Magazine, April 1902, page 342-3. R. S. P.
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11 Report of meeting of November 21, 1901, at which the matter of the Chapter’s contributing toward the proposed Continental Hall in Washington, was discussed.
12 Report of the meeting of December 19, 1901.
13 & 14 Report of the Annual Meeting, held January 16, 1902 at the Russell House, including the list of officers for the ensuing year, Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe to continue as Regent.
Photograph of Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe, the fifth Regent (1901-1903)
Mrs. Fyfe’s “address” at the Annual Meeting---January 16, 1902, and the Annual Report of the Historian, Mrs. T. E. Wing.
15 Report of the meeting of February 20, 1902, the Vice-Regent, Mrs. Leartus Connor presiding in the absence of Mrs. Fyfe while attending the Continental Congress.
Report of the meeting of March 20, 1902, in which our participation with the Colonial Dames in the Manila Aid Society, was mentioned. Also, notice was given by Mrs. Joy that a motion changing the date of our Annual Meeting would be voted upon at a subsequent meeting.
16 Report of the meeting of April 17, 1902.
17 & 18 Report of the meeting of May 15, 1902, at which time it was voted to change the date of our Annual Meeting to the third Thursday in May, instead of January.
A report was made by Miss Stansbury of our work in the Franklin St. Settlement, and by Mrs. Stoddard, Chairman of the Manila Aid Society.
19 Program of Louisa St. Clair Chapter for the year 1902-1903.
20 Report of the meeting of October 15, 1902. Special mention was made of the “most acceptable boxes of choice books and magazines sent to Manila Bay by our DAR chapter and the Colonial Dames”.
The request of the National Society that members fill boxes provided for the purpose with one cent per day for our Continental Hall fund, was accepted.
Report of the second State Conference, held in Flint, May 23, 1902, was given by Mrs. Charles A. Warren.
NOTE: The State Conference at Flint is reported in the American Monthly Magazing for March 1903, pages 256-259. R.S.P.
21 Report of the meeting of November 20, 1902, at which Mrs. B. C. Whitney reported on the work at the Franklin St. Settlement.
22 Report of the meeting of December 18, 1902.
22 & 23 Report of the meeting of January 15, 1903.
Menu and program of the eighth Annual Banquet, held January 17, 1903/
23 Report of the meeting of February 19, 1903, at which “a delightful musical program was given under the direction of Miss Margaret W. Wiley”, with the musical program attached.
24 Clipping from The Patriotic Review of December, 1903, outlining the work of “the wide-awake chapter, the Louisa St. Clair of Detroit, Michigan”, and picturing “two members who help make it so, Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe, the Regent, and Mrs. Henry B. Joy”. It tells of the organization on January 19, 1893, of its growth during the ten years, and of its work.
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24 Picture of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, wife of the President of the United States, also taken from The Patriotic Review of December, 1903.
Mrs. Charles A. Warren’s report of the second Annual State Conference, held at Flint May 23, 1902.
Miss Raymon’s report of the third Annual State Conference, held at Lansing May 6, 1903.
NOTE: The report of the third State Conference at Lansing May 1903, as given by Miss Marriet E. Raymond, appeared in the August, 1903 American Monthly Magazine, Pages 144-5. R.S.P.
24-a Newspaper report of the DAR Conference held in Washing -- February, 1903.
24-b Newspaper story and pictures of Old Pohick Church, build by George Washington, William Fairfax, and George Mason, in 1773.
Newspaper report of the January 15, 1903 meeting of Louisa St. Clair Chapter.
25 Newspaper clipping of March 19, 1903 meeting of the Chapter, at which reports of the delegates attending the National Congress in Washington in February, were given.
Photograph of Mrs. William J. Chittenden, State Regent 1901-1907.
26-29 Mrs. John S. Newberry’s report, given at the March 19th meeting, of the Michigan Meeting held in Washington February 24, 1903, during the National Congress, when State Officers were elected and necessary business transacted.
30-32 Photographs of Mrs. John S. Newberry; Miss Clara A. Avery; and Mrs. Charles E. Fox (our own Emma A. Fox), who acted as Chairman of the Tellers at the National Congress in February, 1903.
33 Picture of the proposed Memorial Continental Hall.
34 Photograph of Mrs. H. H. Crapo-Smith.
35 Photographs of Mrs. Ellen St. Clair Remy, granddaughter of Louisa St. Clair, and her daughter, Louisa St. Clair Remmy---also notes written by each.
36 Mrs. Truman H. Newberry’s report of the 12th National DAR Congress, held in Washington February 23-28, 1903, read at the March 19th meeting of the Chapter. At this Congress, it was decided to change the dates of the National Meeting to that week in which April 19th falls, commemorating the date of “the shot heard ‘round the world”.
36-a Newspaper report of the May 21, 1903 meeting, held at the Russell House, at which the annual reports showed the past year to have been one of the most successful in the Chapter’s history. Election of officers for the ensuing year, Mrs. Leartus Connor becoming the new Regent.
The Historian, Mrs. T. E. Wing’s report, given at this meeting, is inserted between pages 24 and 24-a.
37 Program of Louisa St. Clair Chapter, for the year 1903-1904.
37-a Annual Report, May 19, 1904, of the Regent, Mrs. Leartus Connor.
38 Newspaper clippings covering the meetings of February 18, 1904, April 21, 1904, and May 19, 1904 -- all held in the Century Building, instead of the Russell House, as heretofore
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38-a The Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing’s Annual Report read at the May 19, 1904 meeting. This is a comprehensive outline of the work accomplished during the 11th year.
The Second Annual Report of the Settlement Committee of the Chapter, read at the May 19, 1904 meeting by Mrs. B. C. Whitney
39 Newspaper report of the October 20, 1904 meeting, the new Committee Chairmen being listed.
40 Program of Louisa St. Clair Chapter for the year 1904-1905.
Invitation from the City of Monroe to attend the unveiling of the monument, erected by the State of Michigan in honor of those who lost their lives at the Battle and Massacre of the River Raisin, January 22 and 23, 1813.
40-a The splendid report of this occasion, written by the Historian, Mrs. T. Wind, which was read at the October 20, 1904 meeting of the chapter.
41 Newspaper reports of the unveiling at Monroe.
42 Photograph of Mrs. Leartus Connor, the sixth Regent (1903-1905)
43 Photograph of Mrs. William J. Chittenden -- State Regent
Menu and program of the 9th Annual Banquet, held January 17, 1905.
44 Picture of the “Flag of the Minute Men of 1775”, with description.
Clipping from the Free Press of February 11, 1906, including picture, regarding Mrs. Helen M. Van Dolson Barrett, Real Daughter.
45 Letter written by our Real Daughter, Mrs. Helen VanDolson Barrett, to Mrs. F. B. Stevens on April 29, 1907.
46 Note written by our Real Daughter, Mrs. Marion Thatcher Holley, to Mrs. Stoddard January 21, 1909.
47 & 48 Blank
49 Photograph of Miss Mary Hinchman, Registrar.
50 Newspaper reports of the 9th Annual Banquet, held January 17, 1905.
51, 52, 53 The Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing’s report of the December 15, 1904 meeting, at which plans were discussed for having a lovely silk American Flag for the Chapter; the Chapter was asked to co-operate with the Colonial Dames in marking historic spots in and near Detroit; the Chapter as asked to petition the Council of the various towns through which Michigan Avenue continues toward Chicago that the name be changed, if necessary, so as to continue as Michigan Avenue in each locality; and Mrs. Willard Parker reported a place had been given by Mr. Utley in the Public Library for keeping books belonging to the Louisa St. Clair Chapter DAR, she presenting the book-plate to be used in marking property of the Chapter, our books to date consisting of bound copies of the American Monthly Magazine, the Lineage Books of the National Society, and the Proceedings of the Continental Congresses in Washington as sent to the Smithsonian Institute each year.
NOTE: One of the lovely Louisa St. Clair Chapter book-plates, referred to in the foregoing and still in use by the Chapter, has been placed on page 53 of Scrapbook II by this compiler. R.S.P.
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54 Mrs. Talcott Wing’s report of the January 19, 1905 meeting.
55 Newspaper reports of the January, February, and March, 1905 meetings.
55, 56 The Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing’s report of the March 16, 1905 meeting.
56 Report of the April 20, 1905 meeting
Ticket for the Dr. Yamei Kin Lecture on Chinese Literature, held February 14, 1905 under the auspices of the Chapter -- referred to in Mrs. Conner’s report, page 58.
57 Newspaper report of the 12th Annual Meeting, held May 18, 1905, at which time the beautiful silk American Flad, referred to in the Historian’s report of December 15, 1904 (p. 51-2), was presented, with elaborate ceremony. Various phases of the year’s achievements were summarized.
NOTE: The report of the 12th Annual Meeting held May 18, 1905, and the presentation of the magnificent American Flag, donated by a group of members, as given by the Historian, Mrs. Wing, appeared in the American Monthly Magazine for November, 1905, page 793. R.S.P.
58 The Regent, Mrs. Leartus Connor’s Annual Report, read at the May 18, 1905 meeting. She spoke specifically of the educational and ever broadening patriotic work, and expressed gratification that her suggestion, made in her Annual Report the previous year, relative to forming a Historical Library, had become a reality, as reported by the Chapter Historian in December.
58-a Historian’s report, given at the 12th Annual Meeting on May 18, 1905, which gives a very interesting resume of the achievements of the twelve years of the Chapter’s existence.
58-b Third Annual Report of the Settlement Committee, read at the May 18, 1905 meeting by Mrs. B. C. Whitney, Chairman.
59 Picture of The Hermitage -- old home of Gen. Arthur St. Clair in Pennsylvania.
Invitation of the State Regent, Mrs. W. J. Chittenden, to attend the planting of the historic Osage Orange Tree, dedicated to the Daughters of the American Revolution, at Belle Isle on Flag Day, June 14, 1905.
NOTE: A report of the planting of the historic Osage Orange Tree at Belle Isle on June 14, 1905, is given in the American Monthly Magazine for July, 1905, page 31. R.S.P.
60 Report of the Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing, on the above Flag Day celebration.
60-a Program of Louisa St. Clair Chapter for the year 1905-1906.
60-b Newspaper report of the State Convention held at Pontiac October 20, 1905, at which 19 of the 28 chapters in the State were represented. One of the features was the presentation of the State Regent of a “handsome silver pitcher and tray”, which are pictured.
NOTE: The State Conference at Pontiac, held October 20, 1905, is reported in the American Monthly Magazine for March 1906, page 229. R.S.P.
60-c Printed address, entitled “Memorial Continental Hall”, given by Mrs. Mary E. Gibbs before the Louisa St. Clair Chapter at the October, 26 1905 meeting. This was a most interesting and comprehensive history of that project, from the first dreams and realization of the necessity of having our own building, through the different stages to the final achievement -- and the Dedication Ceremony in April, 1905.
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61 Historian’s report of the October 26, 1905 meeting, presided over by the Regent, Mrs. Arthur Maxwell Parker. Of special interest was the paper read by Mrs. Eugene Gibbs, entitled “Memorial Continental Hall”, giving a resume of the fulfillment of the dream of the Daughters almost from the beginning of our organization, though the various stages, including the laying of the cornerstone on April 19, 1904, and the final dedication in April, 1905, these two ceremonies having been presided over by the President General, Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, whose husband became Vice-President of the United States in March, 1905. A printed copy of Mrs. Gibbs’ address is in the scrap-book -- page 60-c.
62 Newspaper account of the October 26, 1905 meeting, listing the committees appointed by the Regent, Mrs. Arthur M. Parker. Mention is made of the report of Mrs. S. C. Stearns on the State Conference held earlier in the month in Pontiac, and also of the interesting paper read by Mrs. Eugene Gibbs on “Memorial Continental Hall”.
63 Report of the November 18, 1905 meeting, held jointly with the John Paul Jones Society, Children of the American Revolution.
Printed program of this meeting, and newspaper clippings reporting the affair, the latter mentioning among other things, the American Flag presented to the C.A.R. by the D.A.R.
64 Report of the December 21, 1905 meeting.
Newspaper clipping, reporting in full detail the plans, and committees appointed, for the Banquet to be tendered Mrs. Donald McLean, President General, upon her visit to Detroit in January.
65 Report of the 13th Anniversary Meeting, held January 18, 1906, including a printed program of the meeting.
66 Newspaper pictures of five of the Chapter’s Past Regents -- Mesdames Edwards, Gibbs, Crapo-Smith, Fyfe, and Connor.
67 Menu and program of the Banquet given by Louisa St. Clair Chapter in honor of the President General, Mrs. Donald McLean, on Thursday evening, January 18, 1906.
Newspaper reports of the Banquet in honor of Mrs. McLean
NOTE: The report of the Regent, Mrs. Arthur M. Parker, covering the 13th Anniversary Meeting January 18, 1906, and the visit of the President General, Mrs. Donald McLean, including the Banquet in her honor, appears in the American Monthly Magazine for March, 1906, pages 231-235. R. S. P.
67-a through 67-g Reports read at the January 18, 1906 Anniversary meeting, as follows: Mrs. B. C. Whitney of the Settlement Committee, which has sponsored for the fourth year, a series of patriotic talks for the foreigners of the Franklin St. Settlement; Mrs. Eugene Gibbs, Past Regent; Mrs. William Chittenden, Past Regent and present State Regent; Mrs. Crapo-Smith, Past Regent; Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe Past Regent; Mrs. Connor, Past Regent; and Miss Katherine S. Hendrie for the Charter Members.
68 Newspaper reports of the March 15, and April 19, 1906 meetings.
Tickets for the Banquet given January 18, 1906 in honor of the President General.
69 Newspaper reports of the Annual Meeting, May 18, 1906.
Newspaper reports of the 6th Annual State Conference, held at St. Clair on October 2nd and 3rd, 1906.
NOTE: This 6th Michigan State Conference held at St. Clair, is reported in the American Monthly Magazine for November, 1906, pages 692-4. R.S.P.
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69-a through 69-f Reports read at the Annual Meeting, May 18, 1906, as follows: Miss Mary Hinchman, Registrar; Mrs. Talcott Wing, Historian; Report on the “Social Side” of the 1906 Continental Congress, read by Mrs. Crapo-Smith; the Chapter’s report, given at the State Conference at St. Clair October 3, 1906 by Mrs. Frederic B. Stevens, Vice-Regent; a printed program of this sixth State Conference; and Printed By-laws of the Michigan State Conference Chapters.
70 Report of the October 18, 1906 meeting.
71 Newspaper report of the October 18, 1906 meeting.
Report of the November 15, 1906 meeting.
71, 72 Report of the December 20, 1906 meeting, held jointly with the John Paul Jones Society, Children of the American Revolution, the program being given by the latter group. Announcement was made of the death on December 7th of Mrs. Henry M. Duffield, a Charter member.
72 Printed program of the entertainment given by the John Paul Jones Society, C.A.R. at the December 20, 1906 Chapter meeting.
Newspaper report of the December 20, 1906 meeting.
72-a Copy of the Resolution of Sympathy sent to the family of Gen. Henry M. Duffield, upon the death of Mrs. Duffield.
72-b Newspaper report of the 14th Anniversary Chapter Day held January 17, 1907 in the Century Building, followed by a luncheon. Four papers were read, carrying out the general theme of “Reminiscences of Early Detroit”, by Miss Madeline King, Miss Sylvia Allen, Mrs. S. E. Pittmann, and Mrs. Talcott E. Wing, with Old Melodies sung by Miss Blanche Murphy. Also, a printed program of the meeting.
Newspaper copy of a photograph of Michigan’s Vice-President General -- Mrs. Truman H. Newberry.
73, 74 Historian’s report of the January 17, 1907 Anniversary Meeting, with another newspaper report of same.
74-a Letter from Mrs. Donald McLean, President General, sending greetings on the 14th anniversary of the Chapter, recalling her attendance at their 13th anniversary.
74-b Miss Madeline B. King’s (now Mrs. Francis McMath) paper on “Detroit 1803-1805”, read at the January 17th meeting.
74-c Newspaper reports of the patriotic play “A Mistaken Identity”, given by the John Paul Jones Chapter, Children of the American Revolution, on February 22, 1907 for the benefit of Memorial Continental Hall.
75 Newspaper reports of the March 21st, and April 18th, 1907 meetings.
76, 77 Newspaper announcements of the death of Mrs. William J. Chittenden, State Regent, on April 7m 1907; also, a copy of a Resolution of Sympathy passed by the Chapter and sent to the Family.
Photograph of Mrs. William J. Chittenden.
78-81 Lovely tributes to Mrs. William J. Chittenden, who was serving her sixth year as Michigan State Regent of the D.A.R. at the time of her death, April 7, 1907.
Printed program of the Memorial Exercises held by the Chapter for Mrs. Chittenden, conducted by Rev. Samuel S. Marquis on May 14, 1907.
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82 Newspaper clipping, and picture, of Mrs. James P. Brayton, who had served as State Vice-Regent with Mrs. Chittenden, who succeeded her as State Regent.
83 Newspaper report of the 14th Annual Meeting, held May 16, 1907, presided over by the retiring Regent, Mrs. Arthur Maxwell Parker, and listing the incoming officers, headed by Mrs. Frederic B. Stevens as the new Regent.
83-a through 83-f Reports read at the 14th Annual Meeting, May 16, 1907, as follows: Mrs. Arthur Maxwell Parker, Regent; Mrs. Talcott E. Wing, Historian; Miss Maude Van Syckle on the Michigan State Meeting held in Washington during the Continental Congress in April; Mrs. Francic C. McMath, on other phases of the Continental Congress; Miss Van Syckle’s report of the Settlement Committee. Also, a poster of the Flag Day Celebration to be held at the Detroit Opera House June 14, 1907, sponsored by the Daughters of Founders and Patriots.
83, 84 Letters written to Mrs. F. B. Stevens by the Chapter’s two Real Daughters, Mrs. Helen Van Dolson Barrett, and Mrs. Marion Thatcher Holley.
85, 85-a Newspaper report of the death on July 21, 1907 of Mrs. Leartus Connor, past Regent of Louisa St. Clair Chapter DAR, and at the time of her death President of the Colonial Dames of Michigan. Included is a picture of Mrs. Connor.
The family’s acknowledgment of the Chapter’s Expression of Sympathy.
Printed copy of the Resolution of Sympathy sent to Mrs. Connor’s family by the Society of Colonial Dames in Michigan, of which she was President.
86 Newspaper report of the October 24, 1907 chapter meeting.
87, 88 Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing’s report of the October 24, 1907 meeting, in which she includes a copy of the beautiful tribute paid by the Regent, Mrs. F. B. Stevens to the memory of Mrs. Leartus Connor, Past Regent, who died July 21, 1907.
89 Report of the November 21, 1907 chapter meeting.
89-a Copy of the paper on Mount Vernon, read by Mrs. Elizabeth Rathbone at the November 21, 1907 meeting.
90 Report of the December 19, 1907 meeting
NOTE: The December, 1907 American Monthly Magazine, pages 812-14, contains a report of the 7th Annual State Conference, held at Kalamazoo October 9th and 10th, 1907. R.S.P.
91 Newspaper report of the January 16, 1908 meeting -- the Chapters 15th Birthday celebration.
92, 92-a Report of the January 16, 1908 Anniversary Meeting and Luncheon.
93, 94 Report of the February 20, 1908 meeting, with newspaper reports.
Invitation from the Detroit Industrial and Free Kindergarten Association to attend their 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 11, 1908.
95 Newspaper report of the Match 19, 1908 chapter meeting.
Newspaper report of the April 18, 1908 meeting with the John Paul Jones Chapter, Children of the American Revolution, presenting the program.
Newspaper clipping of the death of Mrs. Mary Dame Conner, formerly a resident of Detroit and member of Louisa St. Clair Chapter, and a sister of our Past Regent, Mrs. Leartus Connor.
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95 Michigan State D.A.R.’s endorsement for the re-election of Mrs. Truman H. Newberry as Vice-President General.
96 Invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLean to the marriage of their daughter.
96-a Report of the 15th Annual Meeting, held May 21, 1908, including the Historian’s resume of the year’s work, and Miss Van Syckle’s report of Settlement Committee.
Mrs. Fyfe’s report of the Continental Congress held in Washington in April, including two pictures of same, and a picture of a bronze statue of Pocahontas.
97 Report of the October 15. 1908 meeting.
98 Newspaper report of the 8th State Conference, held at Grand Rapids October 8-9.
NOTE: The State Conference held at Grand Rapids October 8-9, 1908, is reported in the American Monthly Magazine for January, 1909 pages 56-59. R.S.P.
99, 100 Reports of the November 19th, and December 11th, 1908 chapter meetings.
101 Report of the January 23, 1909 meeting -- 16th Anniversary of the Chapter.
102 Newspaper account of the January 23, 1909 Anniversary meeting. Telegram of congratulations from the President General, Mrs. Donald McLean.
Replies to the Corresponding Secretary to protests sent to the changing of the name of Farrar (or Broadway) Street, and of the rumored change of the name of Bois Blanc Island.
103, 104 Reports of the February 18th, March 18th, and April 16th, 1909 chapter meetings.
105 Newspaper accounts of the May 20, 1909 16th Annual Meeting, presided over by the retiring regent, Mrs. F. B. Stevens, Mrs. C. H. Metcalf being elected new Regent.
Newspaper account of the three flags being made in Detroit for the Battleship Michigan.
105-a Historian, Mrs. Talcott Wing’s report- a resume of the year’s work, read at the 16th Annual Meeting, May 20, 1909, and a report of the Settlement Committee.
106 Newspaper report of an outdoor meeting and picnic of John Paul Jones Society CAR, under the auspices of the parent Chapter, Louisa St. Clair Chapter DAR.
Poster of the concert to be held at the Detroit Opera House on May 12th for the benefit of the East Side Settlement work.
Poster of the Annual Flag Day Celebration, June 14th, sponsored by the Daughters of Founders and Patriots.
107-110 Torn out, for insertion of Historian’s six-page report, listed above.
111-113 Reports of the October 21, November 18th, and December 16th, 1909 meetings.
114 Picture of the Old Block House - Bois Blanc Island -- Detroit River.
Back Cover Newspaper picture of Mrs. Emma A. Fox -- not dated -- announcing her appointment as Consulting Parliamentarian at the Continental Congress in the coming week.
Two pamphlets issued by the Michigan S.A.R. in 1905, entitled “A Welcome to Immigrants”, and “Patriotic Education -- Subjects for Meetings”.
NOTE: The 9th State Conference, held at St. Joseph and Benton Harbor October 7-8 1909, is reported in the American Monthly Magazing, December 1909, p. 1225-8. R.S.P.
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Pictures Contained in Scrapbook II
Page
Miss Clara A. Avery 31
Mrs. Helen VanDolson Barrett 44
Mrs. James P. Brayton 82
Mrs. H. H. Crapo-Smith frontis, 34, 66
Mrs. William J. Chittenden 25, 43, 77
Mrs. Leartus Connor 42, 66, 85
Mrs. Fitzhugh Edwards 66
Mrs. Richard H. Fyfe 12, 24, 66
Mrs. Charles E. Fox 32
Mrs. Emma A. Fox back cover
Mrs. Eugene B. Gibbs 66
Miss Mary Hinchman 49
Mrs. Henry B. Joy 24
Mrs. John S. Newberry 30
Mrs. Truman H. Newberry 72-b
Mrs. Ellen St. Clair Remmy 35
Louisa St. Clair Remmy 35
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt 24
Continental Congress -1908 96-a
The Hermitage-Home of the St. Clairs 89

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