Scope and Contents From the Collection: The early records of the Governor’s Guard Association show the activities and organization of a largely German social and military organization that has been active since its inception in 1873. The records are divided into three main groups. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND contains a limited number of newspaper clippings (1978-1995) that relate to the Governor’s Guard.The ADMINISTRATIVE FILES include applications for membership in the Governor’s Guard (1954-2003), articles of...