Collection High.Def - Highland Park Defense Council Records

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Reference code

US IlHpHS High.Def

Title

Highland Park Defense Council Records

Date(s)

  • 1917-1919 (Creation)

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Collection

Extent and medium

0.5 Linear feet

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Name of creator

(1916-)

Administrative history

Established on August 24, 1916 [1] by president Woodrow Wilson, the Council of National Defense was created because "The Country is best prepared for war when thoroughly prepared for peace." The local Highland Park branch was formed shortly thereafter.

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Scope and content

Minutes, correspondence, by-laws and other records from the local defense council formed in response to World War I.

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Accruals

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None.

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Language of material

  • English

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