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Elks (Fraternal order)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1868

Places

Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:

Elks Arch of Honor in Dallas, Texas, postcard, 1908 July

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-079-006
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph postcard of the Elks Arch of Honor on East Main Street in Dallas, Texas. The arch reads "Welcome Elkdom" with a clock in the middle that is on 11. The arch is created with 4 supporting pillars, supporting an openwork dome, capped with an elk statue. The caption reads "Elks Arch of Honor Looking East on Main Street"/"Dallas, Texas. July 1908".

Dates: 1908 July

Elks Building in Hartford, Connecticut postcard, circa 1906

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-111-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks building in Hartford, Connecticut. The exterior is yellow with a brown front door and two trees in the foreground. On the corner of the street are three trash cans

Dates: circa 1906

Elks Building in Newburgh, New York postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-118-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks building in Newburgh, New York. The building is circular and constructed from stone with numerous windows and two staircases that lead to the entrance. Engraved on the top of the building is "B.P.O Elks"

Dates: 1915-1930

Elks' Carnival in Los Angeles, California postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-126-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of a building that was decorated for the Elks' Carnival in Los Angeles, California. There are American flags hung from every window and large pendants that are hung around the building.

Dates: 1915-1930

Elks' Circus and Parade in Joliet, Illinois, postcard, circa 1909

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-026-004
Scope and Contents

Real photo postcard of the Elks' Circus in Joliet, Illinois. There is a parade with a float of a fish and people dressed up as clowns. People lined the street on either side with some in horse-drawn carriages.

Dates: circa 1909

Elks Club Building formerly Sheridan's Headquarters, 1930-1945

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-034
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph from the linen era that depicts the Elks Club, which was formerly General Philip H. Sheridan's Headquarters. It was from this house that Sheridan rode to the battle at Cedar Creek. It has since been converted into an Elk's Lodge. White building with a green trim and a large peach in front

Dates: 1930-1945

Elks Club in Alton, Illinois, 1911

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-046
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks Club in Alton, Illinois. The building is a large brick building with American flag banners hanging from the windows and doorway.

Dates: 1911

Elks Club in Coral Gables, Florida, 1930-1945

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-041
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph from the linen era depicting the Elks Club in Coral Gables, Florida. The building is white with yellow drapes and a pale tree in the left corner.

Dates: 1930-1945

Elks Club in Creston, Iowa postcard, 1915-1930

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-115-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks Club in Creston, Iowa. The building is brick, with a stucco second story, and a front porch. In the foreground is a black car.

Dates: 1915-1930

Elks Club in Daytona Beach, Florida, 1930-1945

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-014-042
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the Elks club in Daytona Beach, Florida. In the foreground are large trees with the exterior of the club in the background. The house is red with a white trim and has a sign that reads "B.P.O.E".

Dates: 1930-1945