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Elks (Fraternal order)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1868

Places

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Panorama photograph of Glendale Lodge, No. 1289, parade participants, 1915

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2001-096-001
Scope and Contents Black and white panorama photograph of Glendale Lodge, No. 1289, participating in a patriotic parade in Los Angeles, CA, in 1915.The photograph shows men wearing white suits and panama hats, carrying parasols made from stars and stripes fabric. Inscribed in the white ink in the lower left corner is "No. 535 M.F.Weaver Box 1290 L.A." "Glendale 1289 B.P.O.E. Parade L.A. CAL. 1915" is inscribed in white ink in the lower center of the photograph. The verso shows a stamp: Bledsoe Photo Co., Los...
Dates: 1915

Two newspaper clipping photocopies and a booklet on the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, 1923-1988

 Item
Identifier: A2023-005-001
Content Description

The constructed booklet has articles from the Christian Cynosure, an anti-masonic and fraternal newspaper, and the funeral service ritual of the Elks

Dates: 1923-1988

Westlake Park and Elks Club in Los Angeles, California, 1930-1945

 Item
Identifier: A1995-014-039
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph from the linen era depicting Westlake park in which the Elks Club sits in Los Angeles, California. The lake is in the foregoround with trees. The gray/tan Elks club building sits in the background next to a gray/white building.

Dates: 1930-1945