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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 324 Collections and/or Records:

Irons & Russell Co. catalog, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2018-061
Scope and Contents

Catalog contains pins, buttons, charms, jewels, and rings. Includes brief descriptions of Knights Templar, Mystic Shrine, IOOF, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, Improved Order of Red Men, and the Railroad Brotherhoods.

Dates: undated

Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 1, minute book, 1920-1923

 Item — Volume 1
Identifier: A2002-037-002
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes of Conventions #665-802, Sept. 21, 1920-Oct. 30, 1923. Minutes for meetings include reports of Relief Committee, presentation and reference of bills, petitions for membership, reports of Investigating Committee, and Special Committees, new business, correspondence, initiation and conferring of ranks, receipts, disbursements, and cash statements.

Dates: 1920-1923

Jacques Noel Jacobsen, Jr., collection of fraternal calling cards, circa 1900

 Collection — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1986-011-001
Scope and Contents

Six calling cards from the Knights of Pythias (KP), the International Order of Good Templars (IOGT), and the Improved Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). The cards include the member's name and a colored symbol of their order, with some also including lodge names, numbers, and locations.

Dates: circa 1900

Justus H. Rathbone death announcement, 1890 January 1

 Item — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2023-144-001
Dates: 1890 January 1

Justus H. Rathbone Monument in Utica, New York, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-249-001
Content Description

Lithograph in black and white of the Knights of Pythias monument in Utica, New York. The monument is white with four statues on the bottom and one large statue of Justus H. Rathborne on top.

Dates: 1914-1930

Kinkora Knights of Pythias Home Near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-207-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Kinkora Knights of Pythias Home that is located near Duncannon, Pennsylvania between routes 11 and 15. The black and white photograph shows the rough stone building with a large wraparound porch.

Dates: 1914-1930

Knight of Pythias Mystic Lodge in Chelsea, Massachusetts, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-083-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Knights of Pythias Mystic Lodge in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The lodge is constructed of brick with a sign for "M. E. Rice dry goods and fancy goods." In the foreground, are people walking in the street and a man with a large gun and bayonet.

Dates: 1907-1914

Knight of Pythias Temple in Cambridge City, Indiana, real photo postcard, circa 1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-047-001
Content Description

The postcard is a real photo with an undivided back. It depicts the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Temple in Cambridge City, Indiana. The temple is large with circular rooms on the left and right corners of the building. There is a large awning in the front, facing the street. The building is constructed of stone or brick. There is an area on the front of the card for a note.

Dates: circa 1907

Knights of Pythias 53rd Anniversary at the Castle Hall in Fredonia, New York, postcard, circa 1917

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-226-001
Scope and Contents

A postcard invitation to the 53rd anniversary of Fredonia Lodge, No. 122, addressed to William Chamberlain of Tampa, Fla.

Dates: circa 1917

Knights of Pythias advertisement brochure, circa 1927

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2011-035-002
Scope and Contents

Brochure entitled, "Is it worth while to be a member of the Knights of Pythias...?" includes essays and photographs of activities of the Knights of Pythias. Essays written by Lyman G. Wheeler, P. C., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It also includes photographs of orphanages, Pythian Home for wives and widows and brothers with illness. There is a notice on the back to contact for further information: The Board of Control, Insurance Department, Indianapolis, Indiana--Harry Wade, President.

Dates: circa 1927