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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 324 Collections and/or Records:

Fire at the Knights of Pythias Block in Eastport, Maine, postcard, circa 1928

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-139-001
Content Description

Real photo postcard of the fire at the Knights of Pythias block in Easport, Maine in 1928, showing the building in ruins.

Dates: circa 1928

First pin worn by Pythian Knights postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-142-001
Content Description

Lithograph of a design in navy blue with glitter that surrounds a small safety pin with the caption "First Pin Worn by Pythian Knights"

Dates: 1901-1907

Flag catalog with fraternal flags, circa 1901

 Item
Identifier: A2011-002-001
Scope and Contents

An illustrated catalog and price list with descriptions of flags, shields, bannerettes, and banners for United States, foreign countries. Flags and decorations of many fraternal organizations including Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order United Workmen, Elks, Eagles, Knights Templar, Maccabees and many more. It contains the society colors of fraternal organizations and begins with a detailed index

Dates: circa 1901

Flags and Decorations catalog, No. 27, 1896-1908

 Item
Identifier: A1983-025-002
Scope and Contents

This catalog contains flags, banners, draperies, and decorations of all kinds. The company caters to fraternal and Masonic societies as well as selling U.S. and international flags more generally. Most illustrations are in color.

Dates: 1896-1908

Fraternal papers, 1906-1923

 File
Identifier: A2017-007-005
Scope and Contents

This includes two membership cards, by-laws, a list of prospects, a petition, and a Shrine Demonstration letter.

Dates: 1906-1923

Fred Rolfe fraternal and Masonic collection, 1906-1923

 Collection
Identifier: A2017-007
Scope and Contents

This collection includes 2 membership cards, by-laws, a list of prospects, a petition, a Shrine Demonstration letter, and four programs. Material from Knights Templar, Shriners, Knights of Pythias, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.

Dates: 1906-1923

George A. Foster

 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

Gluck Building and Pythian Temple in Niagra Falls, New York, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1987-096-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Gluck building and Pythian temple. The two building are identical and constructed of red brick. They have large peaked roofs that are blue and numerous windows. There are store fronts that face the street on the first story and arched windows on the second story. In the foreground is a street.

Dates: 1907-1914