Washington Chapel Chronicle 4, no. 6 (September 1911): 41-48
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 4, no. 6 (September 1911): 41-48
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1911
The September 15, 1911, issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle (Vol. IV, No. 6), published by the Washington Chapel Guild at the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, highlights the growth of the Washington Memorial Library’s endowment, progress on the Defenders’ Gate and cemetery, and the installation of the Captain James Hunter Pew. It also details community efforts and financial transactions while including historical accounts. Below is a summary of the key content: 1. Washington Memorial Library Endowment Fund : Grew to $300 with $100 added from George W. Barrie & Son’s sales of five sets of the History of North America (Washington Memorial Edition) and one deluxe edition. Though modest, the fund signifies growth, greatness, and permanence. Current State : The library is barely visible, with books in a small museum case or stored under Washington’s Marquee, making its growth remarkable. Increased visibility and donations are expected to elevate it into a significant institution. 2. Defenders’ Gate and Cemetery Defenders’ Gate Lodge : Construction continues, with a congregational meeting set for September 18 to discuss funding completion. The lodge’s progre