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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 328 Collections and/or Records:

Ohio Pythian Home in Springfield, Ohio, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-201-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Knights of Pythias house in Springfield, Ohio in black and white. The Gothic-styled building is constructed of brick with large windows, a front porch, and ornate decorations.

Dates: 1914-1930

Order of Knights of Pythias pamphlet, undated

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2012-038-008
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet entitled, "The Order of Knights of Pythias" which includes a declaration of principles, a history of the order, and descriptions of all its auxiliary groups.

Dates: undated

Oregon-Washington Pythian Home in Vancouver, Washington, postcard, 1930-1944

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-214-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Oregon-Washington Pythian home in Vancouver, Washington; The house is white with a blue trim and there is another home to the right. In the foreground is a circular driveway, trees, and flower beds

Dates: 1930-1944

Panorama depiction of the Columbia Highway postcard, circa 1916

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-232-001
Content Description

Color lithograph of a panoramic view of the Columbia highway in Portland, Oregon. Landmarks and roads are labeled as well as the river. On the back, there is the Knights of Pythias emblem and a description of the view on the front. It also announces that the Knights of Pythias convention will be held in Portland, Oregon in 1916 and gives a brief history of the city.

Dates: circa 1916

Past officer Cornelius F. Hendricks postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1995-041-006
Scope and Contents

Printed postcard of Cornelius F. Hendricks, with a caption that states he is "Totally blind, emblematically representting [sic] the following orders: Perkasie Lodge, No. 671, I. O. O. F., Mont Alto Lodge No. 246, K. of P., Amalfi Commandery, No. 392, A. & I. O. K. of M., and Col. Edwin Schall Post, Camp No. 92, S. of V."

Dates: 1901-1907

Portrait of a Man in His Knights of Pythias Hat, 1918-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1995-014-077
Scope and Contents

Real photo of a man in the suit wearing a Knight of Pythias hat.

Dates: 1918-1930

Price List issued by D.B. Howell & Co., Manufacturers of Knights Templar Swords, and of all kinds of Masonic Goods, 1875

 Item
Identifier: A2015-144
Scope and Contents

Price list for jewels, blank books, publications and other items. Also contains an index to Masonic organizations in New York (including specific listings for New York City and Brooklyn and its vicinity) and in Jersey City, New Jersey and its vicinity.

Dates: 1874

Proposed Castle Hall for the Knight of Pythias Columbus, Ohio, postcard, circa 1910

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-100-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the proposed Castle Hall for the Knight of Pythias in Columbus, Ohio. The site was suggested by Marriott & Allen architects from Columbus, Ohio. The site is at southeast corner of Long and Pearl Streets. The building is very tall with numerous windows and large store-front windows on the first level.

Dates: circa 1910

Pythian building in Denver, Colorado, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-039-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias' temple in Denver, Colorado. The building is constructed of white brick with a glass first story. Each window has a small balcony.

Dates: 1915-1930

Pythian Castle Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-106-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Pythian Castle Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. The hall was erected by charity and is constructed of red brick with a white trim. The building has large windows and an American flag over the door.

Dates: 1915-1930