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Special Collections News

News about items in the Special Collections or Upcoming special Collection events

Dr. Carol Aiken Visits NSSAR Headquarters to Conserve Craik Miniature

Posted Tue, 2011-05-10 11:34 by rsauer
Last updated: Mon, 2011-05-16 07:11

 

Aiken researches the Craik miniature

SAR Historic Programs Exhibit Now on Display in the SAR Genealogical Research Library

Posted Wed, 2011-01-19 12:34 by webmaster
Last updated: Sun, 2011-05-15 15:58

A new exhibit is now featured on the north side mezzanine level of the SAR Genealogical Research Library. Historic SAR Programs can now be viewed in the left hand display case directly outside the Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room.  These 12 programs range from 1892-1925 and are all part of the NSSAR Archives.  They feature many significant state and national SAR events, including early SAR Congress Banquet programs.

SAR Programs

The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room at the SAR Genealogical Research Library

Posted Wed, 2011-01-19 12:24 by webmaster
Last updated: Sun, 2011-05-15 15:58

The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room features museum quality pieces relating to the early history of the Unites States and the American Revolution.  The room is located on the north side of the mezzanine in the SAR Genealogical Research Library.  It is named after SAR member, James Craik, and his wife Mary.  Mr. Craik was a descendant of Dr. James Craik, George Washington’s personal physician.  The Craiks generously donated to the SAR a miniature portrait of Dr. Craik painted by Charles Willson Peale at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778.

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