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Elks (Fraternal order)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1868

Places

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Elk's Temple in Manistee, Michigan, 1907-1915

 Item
Identifier: A1995-014-054
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks temple in Manistee, Michigan. The building is white stones on the first story with red/brown bricks on the second story.

Dates: 1907-1915

Home of the Elks lodge in Roanoke, Virginia, 1930-1945

 Item
Identifier: A1995-014-062
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks lodge in Roanoke, Virginia. The building is constructed of red brick with awnings on the windows that are green. The trim of the house is white and there is a sign on the top of the building that reads "B.P.O.E" in yellow.

Dates: 1930-1945

Just Arrived In The Dream City Elks postcard, circa 1905

 Item
Identifier: A2023-129-001
Content Description

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

Dates: circa 1905

Kansas Elks Association programs, 1962-1971

 Collection
Identifier:  A2023-112-001
Content Description

Grand Lodge Ritualistic Committee; Annual Ritualistic

Dates: 1962-1971

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

 Item
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

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

 Collection
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

Letter from the Board of Trustees to Julius Kespohl, 1930 May 14

 Collection
Identifier: A2016-085
Content Description

Includes a blank post card; Quincy Lodge, No. 100 (Quincy, Illinois)

Dates: 1930 May 14

Man Being Confronted with an Elk in the Woods, 1909

 Item
Identifier: A1995-014-036
Scope and Contents

Color lithograph of a man who is on the ground in the woods being confronted by an angered elk. The elk is stepping on the man's hat and gun. The caption at the bottom reads "Hold on! I'm a brother elk!" with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks symbol.

Dates: 1909

New Elks Club Rooms in Danville, Illinois, 1911

 Item
Identifier: A1995-014-051
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks club in Danville, Illinois. The building is brick with a white trim and large windows.

Dates: 1911

Panorama of Providence Lodge, No. 14, outing at Oakland Beach, 1921 August 10

 Item
Identifier: A2009-080-001
Scope and Contents

Panorama photograph of Providence Lodge No. 14, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and their Outing at Oakland Beach, August 10, 1921. It includes images of 150-200 Elks members in front of beach houses.

Dates: 1921 August 10