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Knights of Pythias

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1864

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Greetings from Boston Knights of Pythias convention postcard, 1908 August

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-131-001
Content Description

Color lithograph of a member in full regalia holding a flag that reads "UR." Under the flag is the Knights of Pythias emblem. In the background is a sketch of a castle. The caption at the top reads "Greetings from Boston".

Dates: 1908 August

Greetings Knights of Pythias from Boston postcard, 1908 August

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-137-001
Content Description

Color lithograph of the Knights of Pythias emblem in the upper left corner. On the bottom right corner is a pot of beans with a book propped against it. Through the center runs the words "Knights of Pythias." The postcard is framed in purple

Dates: 1908 August

Head Farmers' Cottage and Outbuildings at the Pythian Home in Ogdensburg, New York, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-175-001
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the head farmers' cottage and outbuildings at the Pythian home in Ogdensburg, New York, which include a wooden farmers cottage and large field.

Dates: 1907-1914

Herr Company of the Knights of Pythias postcard, 1907-1909

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-148-001
Content Description

Real photo postcard of the Herr Company, No. 60, of the Knights of Pythias. The men are dressed in uniform and are holding swords. Some women are watching in the background.

Dates: 1907-1909

Hillsboro Lodge, No. 30, Knights of Pythias, records, 1896-1907

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: A2016-075
Content Description

Collection includes by-laws, correspondence, financial reports, contracts, membership papers, and receipts.

Dates: 1896-1907

Hines Memorial Pythian Home of Virginia in New Market, Virginia, postcard, 1914-1930

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-213-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Hine Memorial Pythian Home of Virginia in New Market, Virginia. The building is constructed of brick with a white trim, with large columns to support the porch, framed by curved staircases leading up to the entrance.

Dates: 1914-1930

Home for Aged and Orphan Pythians in Decatur, Illinois, postcard, circa 1910

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-160-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Illinois home for aged Pythians and orphans in Decatur, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a gray stone trim, like a castle. There are men and women walking on the stairs and lawns of the property. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Philusa[?] Dudley of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Dates: circa 1910

"I have heard they sometimes ask you were you brave" Knights of Pythias postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-138-001
Content Description

Black and white lithograph of a man placing a coat on a woman's shoulders. The woman in is a black dress with white gloves that match her white coat. The man is in a tuxedo. Below the drawing it says "I have heard they sometimes ask you were you brave". In the upper right corner is the Knights of Pythias' emblem.

Dates: 1915-1930

Illinois Home for Aged Pythians and Orphans in Decatur, Illinois, postcard, 1913 August 6

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-158-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Illinois home for aged Pythians and orphans in Decatur, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a gray stone trim, like a castle. On the back of the card is a portrait of S. L. Von Fossen from Beardstown, Illinois who is the candidate for the Grand Outer Guard for the Grand Lodge in 1913.

Dates: 1913 August 6