Materials in this collection were donated by Mrs. Kelly Love, active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, on April 6, 1979. While it is technically a subsidiary of the DAR, it has its own constitution, by-laws, and national and state officers. The CAR operates under a three-tiered arrangement of national, state, and local officers.
National officers consist of a president and cabinet, who are elected every two years.
Two major responsibilities of the National Society are overseeing state and local organizations, and publishing the CAR Magazine on a quarterly basis. As a descendant of the Founders of my country, I believe that my birthright brings a responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776 took an active part in the War for Independence, so the boys and girls of today have a definite work to do for their country. As a child of the American Revolution, I believe it is my duty to use my influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for its Constitution, and a reverence for its flag, among the children with whom I come in contact. State societies are directed by state presidents, who are appointed by the national president. Children from birth to eighteen years of age whose lineage can be traced to a man or woman who honorably served the cause of American Independence during the Revolutionary period are eligible for membership.