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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Bungalow Row at the Pythian Camp in Glen Spey, New York, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-242-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of Bungalow Row at the Pythian Camp in Clen Spey, New York.

Dates: 1907-1914

C. F. Smith

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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

Calanthe's appeal to Pythias postcard, 1908-1911

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-222-001
Content Description

Real photo postcard of Calanthe's Appeal to Pythias theatrical production. There is a stage that has pillars and men in costumes, and an additional man in costume on horseback in front of the stage.

Dates: 1908-1911

California Pythian Home in Santa Rosa, California, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-151-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the California Pythian Home near Santa Rosa, California. The building was established in 1924 for aged Pythians to rest to their declining years, with room for 60 guests and was an investment of over $350,00 in 1924. The building is brick with a garden in the foreground and a white covered walkway.

Dates: 1914-1930

Caricature of Knights of Pythias Lodge, No. 378, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-218-001
Content Description

The postcard is a collage composed of photographs of men's heads placed on drawings of bodies, set in front of a building that bears a sign for Samuel Read Lodge, K.P. No. 378, Castle Hall. Above the door is a sign that reads "Ye who enter here leave all hope behind". The men are depicted in caricature as sitting on barrels, carrying letters, carrying boxes, and wearing silly outfits. At the bottom right, in small letters, a caption reads "The Ginger Bunch".

Dates: 1907-1914

Castle Hall, Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa, Florida, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-040-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa Florida, which is known as the Castle Hall. The building is also used as a recreation center for tourists. The building is brick with a circular tower and front porch.

Dates: 1915-1930

Castle Hall, Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa, Florida, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-041-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa Florida, which is known as the Castle Hall. The building is also used as a recreation center for tourists. The building is brick with a circular tower and front porch.

Dates: 1915-1930

Castle Hall of Commencement Lodge, No. 7, Knights of Pythias, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-079-007
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph postcard of the interior of the Knights of Pythias Castle Hall in Tacoma, Washington.

Dates: 1907-1914

Catalogue of the Boston Regalia Co. Price List, circa 1885

 Item
Identifier: A2009-017-001
Scope and Contents

Small blue catalogue of the price list of Boston Regalia Co. items sold to Masonic groups, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum, and all other societies. Items sold include jewels, square and compasses, collars, aprons, furniture, swords, belts, banners, books, diplomas, and blank books. Each society has a separate section in the catalogue to differentiate between the different regalia.

Dates: circa 1885