seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
323,Board of Examiners,Indian War veterans' fund records,i 1918-1928.,"By document type, thereunder chronological.","These files contain papers relating to the distribution of pension funds to Indian War veterans or their widows. The files contain resolutions of the Board to allocate funds to specified individuals from legislative appropriations made in 1917\, 1919\, and 1925. There are related claim forms for the 1919 appropriation\, and there are eligibility lists\, affidavits\, and correspondence following the 1925 allotment. Board resolutions list the names of those individuals whose claims were approved for $15.00 each under the 1919 appropriation. Claim forms rarely specify individual names\, just amounts disbursed. Eligibility lists show names of those who met specified requirements\, including having filed proof of service,with the Commissioner of Indian War Records. Affidavits contain veteran's name\, residence\, duration of residence\, current age\, date of enrollment\, company and captain under whom enrolled\, age at the time\, discharge date\, and death date if applicable. Correspondence consists primarily of letters from 1926-1928 stating that the fund was depleted and regretting that the application was not sent in sooner.",,Public,1 microfilm reel