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Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias circulars, 1928-1937

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Two circulars sent from the Executive Department of the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The 1928 circular describes news from the Supreme Lodge including on the Pythian Magainze, Health Preservation Service, and a social welfare worker in…

Independent Order of Good Templars Mexican Army dispensation letter, 1866

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This document demonstrates how American volunteered in the Mexican Army during the second French intervention in Mexico (Spanish: segunda intervención francesa en México), also known as the Second Franco-Mexican War (1861–1867), which was a military…

Pictorial review of East Rock Lodge, No. 141, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, 1957

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This pictorial review documents the Golden Anniversary Celebration of the East Rock Lodge, No. 141, established in 1907. It includes photographs of the Grand Lodge Officers, General Chairman and Committee Charman, and assorted committees, as well as…

Historical program for the dedication of the Pythian Temple of the Grand Lodge and Court of Michigan, 1952 September 21

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This item contains numerous pictures of officers of the Grand Lodge of Michigan and the Grand Court of Michigan, Order of Calanthe. It also contains histories and pictures of officers of "blue" lodges and courts.

Letter from William White to H. Chase, 1858 September 8

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This letter requests 6 paper diplomas, and refers to 3 dollars enclosed as payment.

Letter from Columbus Lodge, No. 9, to Nimrod Encampment, No. 3, 1846 July 18

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This letter informs the Nimrod Encampment that an individual was expelled from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for conduct unbecoming. The named Brother is crossed out and illegible.

Lucy Garnett Independent Order of St Luke receipt card collection, 1941-1953

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Receipt cards for Lucy Garnett, from Harriet Naomi Frazier Walker, of the Independent Order of St. Luke, Right Worthy Ground Council.

Clearance card issued to Dorcas Record by the Grand Lodge of New York of the International Order of Good Templars, 1919 May 1

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A clearance card issued by the Grand Lodge of New York for the end of the term of Guard, Vice-Templar for Dorcus Record.

Just Arrived In The Dream City Elks postcard, circa 1905

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A postcard of an anthropomorphized Elk dressed in a suit and top hat.

Letter of support for President Roosevelt issued by the Grand Lodge of Virginia, 1941 December 9

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A proclamation to pledge the support of the Pythias of Virginia to the President of the United States of Ameica and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor.