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DAR Headquarters in Washington, D.C. boasts experts in a variety fields working in its renowned genealogical research center, American decorative arts museum and specialized collection of early American manuscripts and imprints. The following books represent the fruits of several long-term DAR research projects. These publications serve as invaluable resources to DAR Members, history scholars and anyone interested in family lineage.
My Father Was A Soldier: This new book celebrates the Real Daughters of the American Revolution, those early DAR members whose fathers took part in the cause of Independence. Compiled by Tracy Robinson and Rebecca Baird of the DAR Office of the Historian General, My Father Was A Soldier collects biographical sketches of 58 Real Daughters, and 18 of their Patriot fathers, in addition to a list of all 767 Real Daughters and archival photos, into one captivating volume.
The group of profiled patriots includes men who participated in the Boston Tea Party, endured confinement on the prison ship Jersey, sailed with John Paul Jones, traveled to the United States with the Marquise de Lafayette, persevered through the harsh winter at Valley Forge, and signed the Declaration of Independence. The Real Daughters must have been listening attentively as their fathers recalled their Revolutionary experiences, for a number of them worked as suffragists, abolitionists, businesswomen and advocates for women’s education, helping to further the development of the free country forged by the Revolutionary generation into an enlightened nation. Researchers will appreciate the wealth of information found in the book’s appendix, which lists the name of each Real Daughter, her father, DAR chapter, spouse, date of death and the state in which her grave is located. The appendix may also encourage exploration of the hidden stories of the Real Daughters whose biographies aren’t included in the book. My Father Was a Soldier is an introduction to a collection of women who, inspired by the spirit of their fathers, lived widely varied lives, each of which in its own way celebrated the new country’s freedom. Books can be ordered online from the DAR Store Online or by calling the store toll-free at 888-673-2732.
American Treasure: The Enduring Spirit of the DAR
Through vibrant photos and compelling text, the book celebrates the ongoing work of the Society carried out by DAR chapters around the world, while also detailing the fascinating history of an organization which has stayed true to the important objectives set by its founders in 1890. Author Diana Bailey tells the remarkable story of an organization more than a century old that has grown and changed with the times. The book illustrates how the organization continues to build on the amazing service work of its members to keep the Society relevant and vibrant in today's world. American Treasure is not only a valuable resource for anyone interested in the past, present and future of DAR, but also a stunning keepsake to treasure for years to come. The book's fifteen chapters include the following topics:
Take a look at several beautiful pages from American Treasure. The DAR coffee table book, American Treasure: The Enduring Spirit of the DAR, is available for $50 (special member price is $40). Don't miss your opportunity to own this wonderful book. Order your copy today! Books can be ordered online from the DAR Store or by calling the store toll-free at 888-673-2732. You can also download the American Treasure Order Form
America's Women in the Revolutionary Era 1760-1790:
The book documents sources about America’s women from the famous to the obscure. Researchers discovered references to some unique women, such as one woman who lived as a hermit in a cave on the border of Connecticut and Massachusetts, along with documentation about famous, influential women and, most importantly, a great wealth of resources describing the daily lives of regular women of different races and classes. This focus on “average” women was a driving force of the research behind the book, which aims to find resources that paint a holistic picture of life in the revolutionary era. Providing the outline for this broad picture are 30 chapters on specific subjects, including overviews of women’s and girls’ lives; the unique experiences of African American and Native American women; religion; sickness and health; work both in and outside of the home; poetry and literature; and many more. These chapters include references for specific women whose individual lives illuminate each topic more fully. Genealogy, the subject for which the DAR Library is best known, is covered more briefly in this publication, with information about how and why to research female ancestors. The three-volume set America’s Women in the Revolutionary Era 1760-1790: A History Through Bibliography is now available for $195 including shipping from The DAR Store, by phone at 1-888-673-2732 or online at the DAR Store. Check to make sure your local library has a copy today.
Preserving the American Spirit in the DAR Museum
Featured items range from the unique Schnapshunde – a dog-shaped vessel used to drink schnapps in the 18th century - to an ornate armchair ordered by President James Monroe for the Oval Room of the White House. Discover the 31 period rooms of Memorial Continental Hall - each representing different periods, locales, and activities. This book includes the following topics:
To order Preserving the American Spirit in the DAR Museum ($12 + shipping), please call the DAR Museum Shop at (202) 879-3208, or email museumshop@dar.org.
Forgotten Patriots – African American and American Indian Patriots of the Revolutionary War: Currently out of print.
Following an introduction that provides context to the service of these often overlooked Patriots and the challenges faced in documenting their service, the book organizes its findings into chapters that include historical commentary, sources cited, names of identified Patriots and a bibliography directly related to each state and region of the country. Additional chapters also cover miscellaneous naval and military records, foreign allies, and the West Indies. Seven appendices are included to elaborate on topics not often addressed in other publications:
Just as important to researchers will be the vast array of thousands of sources found in the book’s extensive bibliography that provides a roadmap for those seeking to discover even more information on the topic. The Forgotten Patriots research guide is an indispensable tool for students, scholars, historians, and genealogists interested in the important contributions of African Americans and American Indians in America’s fight for Independence. On an additional level, the hope is that it will also encourage the female descendents of these patriots to join the important volunteer and educational work of the DAR. Forgotten Patriots – African American and American Indian Patriots of the Revolutionary War: A Guide to Service, Sources, and Studies is available for $35 (plus $8 S&H) and can be ordered online from the DAR Store or by calling the store toll-free at 1-888-673-2732. For more information and to read excerpts from the book, visit the Forgotten Patriots page of the DAR Library section.
American Genealogical Research at the DAR
This new edition, 175-page guidebook offers an indispensable glimpse into the DAR's wonderful reference collections. Founded in 1890, the DAR has gathered 140,000 books, 250,000 files, manuscript collections and other important historical and genealogical materials. This second edition of the guidebook offers tips on making the most of these resources, as well as logistical tips on getting to the building and navigating the library stacks. To order American Genealogical Research at the DAR ($25.00 + shipping) call the DAR Store at 1-888-673-2732. Look inside this book! To access all DAR Library, see DAR Library Publications. |
America’s Women in the Revolutionary Era 1760-1790: A History Through Bibliography, edited by DAR Library Director Eric G. Grundset, is an authoritative guide to women’s and girls’ lives in the era of the American Revolution. DAR Library researchers made an effort to locate every relevant published resource about Revolutionary women possible, including books, articles, dissertations and online documents, in order to aid researchers, understand existing literature and illuminate gaps to encourage future research. This encyclopedic bibliography is sorted in several ways to make it as useful as possible, including by topic, geography and a chronology that shows how historians’ understanding of these women and girls has developed over time.
Learn about many of the hidden treasures carefully preserved in the DAR Museum. This full-color softbound book provides an exciting introduction to the 
The second edition of Forgotten Patriots identifies over 6,600 names of African Americans and American Indians who contributed to American Independence and is a nearly five-fold expansion in pages over the 2001 edition. The 9” x 12” hardbound book with 872 pages contains details of the documented service of the listed Patriots, historical commentary on happenings of the time, an assortment of illustrations, and an extensive bibliography of research sources related to the topic.
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