The design was taken from a painting by Charles H. Weisberger, one of the founders and first secretary of the Memorial Association.
In 1880, the Grand Army of the Republic took control of the Memorial Association and its lands.
Veterans Memorial Association donates the uncompleted Memorial Building to Willamalane.
Although he split his time between Deerfield and Boston, he remained an important voice in town issues and a dynamic leader of the Memorial Association.
As for the details of historical content, Curtis Branscome, the Memorial Association's chief executive, says he is relieved that he will not be making those decisions.
The Memorial Association will be discussing historical content soon because, although it has approved the project, it must review each individual development.
Despite the Memorial Association's specification for a granite structure, Georgia marble was used instead.
It is the headquarters of the Confederate Memorial Association, which describes itself as "a national membership organization for those interested in Southern culture."
The Memorial Association intended to raise $2,000-$2,500 for the commission of a bust and memorial.
She became active in the Confederate Memorial Association and other societies.