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Elks (Fraternal order)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1868

Places

Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:

Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Presentation Jewels, Badges, and Emblems, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2002-072-001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

"In the Midst of Light is Truth" Benevolent Order of Elks Convention in Philadelphia, circa 1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-051-004
Scope and Contents

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."

Dates: circa 1907

Invitation to Elks social session and dance at Rich Hill Lodge, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-051-002
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1901-1907

Just Arrived In The Dream City Elks postcard, circa 1905

 Item
Identifier: A2023-129-001
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: circa 1905

Kansas Elks Association programs, 1962-1971

 Collection — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier:  A2023-112-001
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1962-1971

Knights of Pythias and Elks Lodge Room in Canton, Illinois, 1906

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-075
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1906

Lady Liberty with "The Elks' Bugle" printed inside postcard, circa 1921

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1993-080-002
Scope and Contents

Red photolithograph of Lady Liberty holding an American flag on the front with a divided back. The back has a photolithograph of a train that reads "B.P.O.E Special". Inside the postcard is a reduction printing of "The Elks' Bugle" with the latest news for members of the Elks.

Dates: circa 1921

Lake Worth, Florida, Elks Lodge, No. 1530, records, 1977-1988

 Collection — Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2023-145-001
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a roster of lodges in Florida, elks calendar, exalted ruler handbook, by-laws, etc.

Dates: 1977-1988

Leather Benevolent Order of Elks postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-109-001
Content Description

Undivided back leather postcard with "B.P.O.E" written in ink at the top with "Hello, Bill" below and an engraving of an Elk head.

Dates: 1901-1907