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A handwritten petition from Joseph Wilson, Jr., to the members of Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21. Dated May 18, 1907. In this petition, Wilson applies for membership at Arkansas Valley Lodge, No. 21, of Wichita, Kansas.

A letter from Corydon D. Rose to E. S. Hughes. Dated October 27, 1871. In this letter, County Chief Templar Rose reminds Hughes and the members of Utica Central Lodge, No. 240, that political discussion is prohibited within the walls of the lodge.…

A Grand Cross of Color membership letter issued by the Supreme Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, to Isamay Addis of Dearborn, Michigan. Dated March 18, 1954.

A sock social invitation from Hialeah Chapter, No. 153, to Mrs. A. W. Neeb. Dated May 5, 1939. This sock social invitation invites Marion Neeb, the wife of Alfred W. Neeb, to a birthday party held by Hialeah Chapter, No. 153, of Miami, Florida. The…

An eighth annual grandmothers' and grandfather's night invitation addressed to Mrs. Marion Neeb. Dated October 9, 1939. This invitation invites Marion Neeb to the eighth annual grandmothers' and grandfather's night held by Areme Chapter, No. 147, of…

A letter from President Andrew Johnson to Worshipful Master Charles T. Gay. Dated September 28, 1868. In this letter, Johnson acknowledges his receipt of Gay’s copy of the Star of Bethlehem Lodge by-laws and expresses his pleasure at the mention of…

An unused International Order of Good Templars membership application. No date provided. On the reverse of this application, Minnehaha Lodge, No. 95, provides a brief article (I.O.G.T. stands for International Order of Good Templars) that defines its…

A salesman’s sample calendar page issued by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Dated January 1942. In addition to promoting the full calendar, this salesman’s sample reminds members to promote Odd Fellowship in their communities. Imprint at…

A salesman’s sample calendar page issued by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Dated April 1940. In addition to promoting the full calendar, this salesman’s sample reminds members to promote Odd Fellowship in their communities.

Trinity Lodge, No. 18, drawing. Dated about 1966. This drawing, created by an unknown artist, depicts the seal of Trinity Lodge, No. 18, Prince Hall. The Bible verse Romans 8:31, “If God be for us, who can be against us,” adorns the banner drawn at…