Independent Order of Odd Fellows

A third degree visiting certificate issued by Holley Lodge, No. 42, (Holley, N.Y.) to G. H. Davis and dated August 11, 1883. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, “Engd by W. H. Dougal.”

Real photo postcard of a parade float with a banner that reads "Thomas Wildey, No. 11" with large letters "I. O. O. F." underneath. This likely refers to Thomas Wildey Encampment, No. 11, in Montpelier, Vermont.

Traveling certificate issued by Mercantile Lodge, No. 47, (New York, N.Y.) to Asher Paynton and dated July 8, 1845. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, “Engraved by J. Hufty, Philadea.”

A traveling membership certificate issued by Lake Dunmore Lodge, No. 11, of Middleburg, Vermont, to J. M. Shaw and dated April 16, 1849. Imprint on bottom reads, "Vignette &c. by J. H. & G. W. Casilear. Lettering by A & J. McLees."

A traveling membership certificate issued by Fraternity Lodge, No. 118, of Salem, Massachusetts, to Thomas M. Dix. Dated March 1, 1860. Imprint on bottom reads, "Vignette &c. by J. H. & G. W. Casilear. Lettering by A & J. McLees."

A traveling membership certificate issued by Osgood Lodge, No. 48, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Robert P. Locke. Dated January 1, 1878. Imprint on bottom reads, "Engd. By W. H. Dougal."

A traveling membership certificate issued by Howard Lodge, No. 60, of New York City to Amos E. Kendall. Dated July 21, 1852. Imprint on bottom reads, "Vignette &c. by J. H. & G. W. Casilear. Lettering by A & J. McLees." At the time of this certificate's issuance, Kendall had just finished his term as the Noble Grand, or presiding officer, of Howard Lodge, and before his name, someone has inserted the initials "P.G." or Past Grand in recognition of his achievement.