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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

M. C. Lilley & Co. regalia broadside, 1882-1922

 Item
Identifier: A2025-055
Scope and Contents

One side is on "New and Magnificient Silk Embroidered Costumes for Lodge Officers" and the other states "A Bargain in Knights of Pythias Furniture for Small Lodges." The robes do not seem to be specific to a fraternal organization. On both sides are options with prices.

Dates: 1882-1922

Man Embracing a Woman with a Servant Guarding a Horse with Knights of Pythias emblem postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1988-029-001
Content Description

Color lithograph of a man in ancient dress embracing a woman with a younger man standing behind him holding a horse. There is a gold trim on the woman and man's clothing, as well as on the emblem of the Knights of Pythias. The inset in the upper right is of a man sitting in a cell.

Dates: 1907-1914

Membership cards issued by Apollo Lodge, No. 33, 1921-1928

 Collection — Box 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2024-026-001
Dates: 1921-1928

Membership certificate for the Knights of Pythias postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-031-001
Content Description This postcard is a black and white lithograph of the certificate of membership for the Knights of Pythias, but in postcard form. The image includes an American flag on the left with a knight holding a shield. Above the flag is an open book and an eagle holding a banner with stars. In the center is a road leading to a castle on which there is a knight mounted on a horse. On the right is the abbreviated story of Damon and Pythias, which is the foundation store for the Knights of Pythias....
Dates: 1907-1914

Memorial picture of the Founder of the Knights of Pythias and the four original members postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-145-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Knights of Pythias' founder and four original members. On the top of the card the caption reads, "Memorial Picture of Justus H. Rathbone the founder of the Order of Knights of Pythias and the Four Original Members", with a black and white portrait of Rathbone in the middle. The lower half of the postcard includes a group portrait of the four men who were the original members.

Dates: 1914-1930

Mess Hall at the Pythian Camp in Glen Spey, New York, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-243-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the mess hall at the Pythian Camp in Clen Spey, New York, with groups of people walking out of the barn-like hall.

Dates: 1907-1914

Miniature Catalogue, No. 268, 1930-1931

 Item
Identifier: A1989-026-003
Scope and Contents

Catalogue for the Knights of Pythias from the Ward-Stilson Co. which contains badges, regalia, costumes, lodge supplies, and more. All images are in black and white.

Dates: 1930-1931

Monument to Texas Knighthood at the Pythian Home and School in Weatherford, Texas, postcard, 1930-1944

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-212-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the aerial view of the Pythian Home in Weatherford, Texas. The building is constructed of tan stone and resembles a castle.

Dates: 1930-1944

Mt. Gilead Temple, No. 296, records, 1901-1912

 Collection — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2022-245-001
Dates: 1901-1912