The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room at the SAR Genealogical Research Library

The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room features museum quality pieces relating to the early history of the Unites States and the American Revolution. The room is located on the north side of the mezzanine in the SAR Genealogical Research Library. It is named after SAR member, James Craik, and his wife Mary. Mr. Craik was a descendant of Dr. James Craik, George Washington’s personal physician. The Craiks generously donated to the SAR a miniature portrait of Dr. Craik painted by Charles Willson Peale at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778. The miniature had been passed down through the Craik family through the wives of the male line for generations. It is now prominently displayed in the room. Exhibits in the room include both items owned by the NSSAR and items on loan from other organizations. Exhibits rotate periodically, so be sure and check back often to see what’s new!

  1. Artifact is Unearthed at Site of New Museum Construction

    Submitted by rsauer on Wed, 2013-02-13 16:36

  2. Dr. Carol Aiken Visits NSSAR Headquarters to Conserve Craik Miniature

    Submitted by rsauer on Tue, 2011-05-10 12:34

     

    Aiken researches the Craik miniature

  3. SAR Historic Programs Exhibit Now on Display in the SAR Genealogical Research Library

    Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 2011-01-19 13:34

    A new exhibit is now featured on the north side mezzanine level of the SAR Genealogical Research Library. Historic SAR Programs can now be viewed in the left hand display case directly outside the Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room.  These 12 programs range from 1892-1925 and are all part of the NSSAR Archives.  They feature many significant state and national SAR events, including early SAR Congress Banquet programs.

    SAR Programs

  4. The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room at the SAR Genealogical Research Library

    Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 2011-01-19 13:24

    The Mary & James S. Craik Special Collections Room features museum quality pieces relating to the early history of the Unites States and the American Revolution.  The room is located on the north side of the mezzanine in the SAR Genealogical Research Library.  It is named after SAR member, James Craik, and his wife Mary.  Mr. Craik was a descendant of Dr. James Craik, George Washington’s personal physician.  The Craiks generously donated to the SAR a miniature portrait of Dr. Craik painted by Charles Willson Peale at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778.