Elks (Fraternal order)

Real photograph of the Illuminated Court of Honor at the Elk's Convention in Philadelphia. The walkway is lined by pillars strung with lights with elks statues at the start of the path.

Real photograph of the Illuminated Court of Honor at the Elk's Convention in Philadelphia. The walkway is lined by pillars strung with lights with elks statues at the start of the path. In the distance is a clock tower created out of string lights.

Catalogue of jewels, badges, and emblems for many fraternal societies including Masonic Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star, Shrine, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Eagles, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Improved Order of Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and other non-fraternal organizations.

The postcard is a lithograph of the silhouette of an Elk that is emerging from what appears to be a horizon, with purple rays surrounding him. The quote the surrounds the elk reads "In the midst of light there is truth."

The postcard has an undivided back with printed invitation on the front to a social session and dance at the lodge in Benevolent Order of Elks' Lodge in Rich Hill. It was sent to recipients by the House Committee.

Catalog contains pins, buttons, charms, jewels, and rings. Includes brief descriptions of Knights Templar, Mystic Shrine, IOOF, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, Improved Order of Red Men, and the Railroad Brotherhoods.

The art is signed by Hart. Date given by seller.

This collection contains Kansas Elks Association programs from 1962-1971. This includes programs from Kansas Elks Association Annual Ritualisitc Contest and Annual Convention.

Real photograph of the Knights of Pythias and Elks' lodge room in Canton, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a white trim over the windows facing the front. there is a tree in the bottom left of the photograph.