American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464 records
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the various records of the American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464. The records detail the various events that were held by the Hudson ALA such as the Past Presidents Parley, Poppy day, Parade entries, and the Lighting Committee. There is also details on the various charities and public works that the ALA was involved in such as Project Learn and other charity groups and organizations around Hudson, Ohio. In addition there is general information and membership of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates (FOPA). Finally the charter that was granted to the Hudson American Legion Lee Bishop unit 464 is housed with the oversized documents in the Hudson Historical Society.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-2010
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
Restrictions on Use
This collection is open for research.
History of History of the American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464
The Lee Bishop American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464 of Hudson, Ohio, can be dated back to 1919. It received its official charter on April 18th, 1924, and has been active in the community ever since. The American Legion's mission is "committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans." Hudson League of Service or Hudson Community Service Association was a separate organization that merged with the Hudson American Legion in 2011. The purpose of the Hudson Community Service Association was to establish and carry out a system of volunteer service which would be of the greatest benefit to the community, and primarily its children. The membership was originally opened to any woman residing in the community who wished to do volunteer work and who paid annual dues.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains the records and the charter of the American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464 of Hudson, Ohio.
Arrangement for This collection is arranged and described at the series level. Series I: American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464 records.
This collection is arranged and described at the series level.
Custodial History
This collection was collected by a founding member of the Hudson 8/40 (Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion).
Separated Material
A rolled photograph (U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes IL, July 5, 1954) has been separated and placed in storage with other rolled photographs.
Subject
- Title
- Finding aid for the American Legion, Lee Bishop Post No. 464 records
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Finding aid started by Alexandra Coley, completed by Derrick Ranostaj
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English, Latin script
Repository Details
Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository