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Lot #39 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Research Document – Montana Military History Ephemera, Spanish American War Veterans Re (main image)
Lot #39 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Research Document – Montana Military History Ephemera, Spanish American War Veterans Re
Lot Number: 39
Item Location: Castle Rock
Preview Date/Time:
Pickup Date/Time: Sunday 4/19 10am-2pm
Start Date/Time: 04/08/26, 7:38 PM
End Date/Time: 04/16/26, 7:19:30 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 2
Current Bid: $6.00
Minimum Bid:
Highbidder: seanyoungcolorado
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:

Interesting piece of historical research ephemera related to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and associated veteran organizations, including references to Spanish American War Veterans groups. This document appears to originate from or reference archival research conducted through the Montana Historical Society Archives, making it a valuable item for collectors of Civil War, GAR, and military history materials.


Document Highlights:

  • References to key veteran organizations:
    • Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
    • Women’s Relief Corps (WRC)
    • Ladies of the GAR (LGAR)
    • United Spanish American War Veterans (USWV)
    • Auxiliary of Spanish American War Veterans (AUXSWV)
  • Mentions Montana Historical Society Archives
  • Includes reference to Grand Army of the Republic Montana Department Records (1881–1941)
  • Additional reference to Lincoln Post #2, Butte, Montana

Collector Appeal:

  • Strong interest for collectors of Civil War and post-war veteran organizations
  • Relevant to GAR historians, genealogists, and military researchers
  • Unique archival-style reference document with educational value
  • Great addition to a militaria or historical ephemera collection

Condition:

Document shows light handling wear consistent with age and storage. Clean and legible.

👉 Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and final determination of condition.


Important Notes:

  • This is a research/reference document, not an original GAR-issued artifact
  • Sold as-is as historical ephemera
  • No guarantees on archival origin beyond what is shown

Shipping & Pickup:

  • Ships via USPS First Class / Priority (buyer pays shipping + insurance)
  • Ships the week following auction close
  • Local pickup available (if applicable)

Grand Army of the Republic, GAR, Civil War memorabilia, military ephemera, Spanish American War veterans, Montana history, historical documents, genealogy research, militaria collectibles, GAR records


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