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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Central building of the Knights of Pythias Orphans Home in Springfield, Ohio, postcard, circa 1905

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-187-001
Content Description

Lithograph of the central buiding of the Knights of Pythias orphan's home in Springfield, Ohio. The photo is in black and white. The building is constructed of brick and the architecture resembles that of a castle. There is a building to the left and one in the background on the right.

Dates: circa 1905

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, 1900-1910

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2011-018-001
Scope and Contents

Society Lodge Emblems Advertising Sheet made up of celluloid coated paper advertisement sheet with 16 polychrome panels, each containing an illustration of a photo/ emblem for various fraternal and sororal organizations. It reads "Chart No. 8/ SOCIETY LODGE EMBLEMS-IN NATURAL COLORS/ MADE IN 6 INCH, 7 1/2 INCH, 9 INCH DIAMETER ROUND, HAND PAINTED".

Dates: 1900-1910

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, circa 1900

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2010-010-001
Scope and Contents

A color chart of a collection of ceramic plates on metal stands entitled Chart No. 3--New Photo Flower, Society and Lodge Emblems, Made in 6 inch, 7 1/2 inch and 9 inch Round. In addition to emblems for fraternal and Masonic organizations, it includes emblems for U.S. Military and Florentine Placques.

Dates: circa 1900

Clyde Lodge, No. 126, records, 1923-1936

 Collection — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2021-005-001
Scope and Contents

This collection includes three copies of the by-laws from 1923 and five receipts.

Dates: 1923-1936

Commander A. J. Stobbart of the 25th Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Boston postcard, 1908 August

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-134-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of Major General A. J. Stobbart of the 25th Convention Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Boston, Massachusetts. The convention began on August 3rd 1908 and ended on the 10th. The portrait shows Major General A. J. Stobbart in full regalia

Dates: 1908 August

"Crib" at the Pythian Camp in Glen Spey, New York, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-240-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the "crib" at the Pythian Camp in Glen Spey, New York. The "crib" is a part of the lake that is surrounded by docks, creating a pool within the lake for swimming under supervision. The photo includes young men and children swimming and standing.

Dates: 1907-1914

Decoration Ceremony for the New Palestine Lodge for Knights Pythias postcard, 1908 June 14

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1988-037-001
Content Description

Photolithograph fo the decoration ceremony for the New Palestine Lodge for the Knights of Pythias that was given on June 14th in 1908. There are men with instruments in formation as if to march in a parade. On the corners of each street are men and women watching the festivities. A large American flag hangs in the foreground on the left

Dates: 1908 June 14

Decorations and Patriotic Novelties catalog, 1931

 Item
Identifier: A2009-020-001
Scope and Contents Catalog of items sold by Annin & Company, such as past and current American flags, storm signals, flags from different countries, the allied nations flag, the Peace or Good Will flag, silk flag bows, city flags and decorations, confederate flags and decorations, religious flags, school and college flags and decorations, advertising flags, sports flags, national decorations, fraternal society items: flags, banners and decorations for groups such as Shriners, Elks, Eagles, Knights of...
Dates: 1931

Decorations in Honor of the Knights of Pythias convention in Boston, postcard, 1908 August

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-136-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of H. W. Coombs groceries and provisions with decorations in honor of the Knights of Pythias' Convention in Boston in 1908. There are large American flags hanging from the top of the store and signs in front of the windows that advertisement food that they are selling

Dates: 1908 August

Documents relating to memorial service for Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, 1958

 Collection — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2020-028-001
Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence between Ida M. Nevers of the Order of Pythian Sisters, Grand Temple of Maine, and The Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin regarding the Invocation Benediction for the 1958 joint Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Memorial Service. Most likely were Goodwin's records as the carbon copy of his reply to Nevers is included. Also includes Lodge Prayer, program materials for the service, and a newspaper clipping about the event.

Dates: 1958