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Independent Order of Odd Fellows

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1819

Found in 133 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from the McIntosh Battery and Optical Co., 1890 November 1

 Item — Box 2: Series A2001-073-002, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1989-028-007
Scope and Contents

Typescript letter concerning Magic Lanterns and its use with the Masons and the Odd Fellows

Dates: 1890 November 1

Letter from Thomas Wildey to H. M. Brown, 1839 April 6

 Item
Identifier: A2019-181-001
Content Description Letter from Thomas Wildey to H. M. Brown. Dated April 6, 1839. In this letter, Thomas Wildey, the founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America, reports to Brown, the Scribe of Dayton Encampment, No. 2, that he has received the constitution and bylaws. Wildey writes that he has forwarded the Encampment its charter and everything necessary for it to begin its work and congratulates the members of the Encampment for "extending the privileges of Odd Fellowship" and "advancing...
Dates: 1839 April 6

Letter to Howard M. Miller from Fred W. Rehlinuyer, 1942 July 12

 Collection
Identifier: A2023-017-001
Content Description

Letter to Howard M. Miller from Fred W. Rehlinuyer, Secretary of Massac Lodge, no. 86, on July 12, 1942. Also contains an unaddressed letter from Rehlinuyer that confirms Miller's role as Noble Grand of the lodge.

Dates: 1942 July 12

Letter to J. A. Campbell from O. F. Burdell, 1877 September 10

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Identifier: A2023-123-001
Dates: 1877 September 10

Letter to John Tanner from S. D. Spear, 1845 September 16

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2001-086-002
Scope and Contents

S. D. Spear, the Secretary of Frontier Lodge, No. 167 (Rouse's Point, New York), requests back issues of The Gavel, an Odd Fellows periodical, and highlights the growth of his lodge. Addressed to John Tanner and dated September 16, 1845. Tanner was co-editor and publisher of The Gavel: A Monthly Periodical Devoted to Odd Fellowship and General Literature.

Dates: 1845 September 16

Letters announcing withdrawal card of George W. Wilder, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1877

 Collection — Box 2: Series A2001-073-002, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1985-022