Daughters of the American Revolution Pioneer Chapter (Boise, Idaho) records

The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was incorporated in 1896 as a branch of the Smothsonian Institution. The Society was approved by an Act of Congress on February 20, 1896. the goals of the DAR are as follows:

"To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved the American independence; by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and erection of monuments; by the encouragement of historical research in relation to the Revolution and the publication of its results; by the preservation of documents and relics and of the records of the individual services of revolutionary soldiers and patriots, and by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries; to carry out the injunction of Washington, in his farewell address to the American people, 'to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,' thus developing an enlightened public opinion and offording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens; to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty."

The Pioneer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized November 14, 1908 in the home of Mrs. C.W. Pursell, who was the first regent, and also the first State Society Regent, serving from 1910 to 1918.The Pioneer Chapter has been essential to the collection and preservation of genealogical material, the erection of the Ward Monument, the restoration of the O'Farrell cabin on Fort Street in Boise.