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FR 005. Fraternal postcards

 Record Group
Identifier: FR 005

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

Knights of Pythias emblem postcard, circa 1905

 Item
Identifier: A1987-034-001
Content Description

Lithograph postcard of the Knights of Pythias' emblem of a knight's helmet on top of a shield with the letters "F.C.B" on the inside. Two axes are on either side of the helmet.

Dates: circa 1905

Knights of Pythias colored emblem with glitter postcard, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1987-035-001
Content Description

The postcard is a lithograph of the Knights of Pythias emblem, which is a knight's helmet on top of a triangle with the letters "F.C.B" inside and two swords cut through the triangle with the letters "K.P" on the outside of the triangle. This emblem is placed over a lithograph of a flower with glitter. The letters "F.C.B" stand for friendship, charity, and benevolence.

Dates: 1907-1914

Schoolhouse, Knights of Pythias birthplace in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1987-036-001
Scope and Contents

Photolithograph of the schoolhouse in which the Knights of Pythias was founded in Eagle Harbor, Michigan. The schoolhouse is white with an American flag. Outside are men, women, and children dressed in formal attire.

Dates: 1907-1914

Knights of Pythias' Schoolhouse in Michigan postcard, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1987-037-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the schoolhouse in which the Knights of Pythias was founded. In front of the schoolhouse is a crowd of men, women and children wearing formal attire. Below the photograph is a caption regarding the history of the schoolhouse.

Dates: 1907-1914

Knights of Pythias Temple in Montgomery, Alabama, postcard, circa 1915

 Item
Identifier: A1987-038-001
Content Description

Photolithographof the Knights of Pythias Temple in Montgomery, Alabama. The building is constructed of brick with a white trim. The front of the building has large pillars and the top of the building has an engraving that reads "Knight of Pythias Grand Lodge of Alabama."

Dates: circa 1915

Pythian building in Denver, Colorado, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item
Identifier: A1987-039-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias' temple in Denver, Colorado. The building is constructed of white brick with a glass first story. Each window has a small balcony.

Dates: 1915-1930

Castle Hall, Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa, Florida, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item
Identifier: A1987-040-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa Florida, which is known as the Castle Hall. The building is also used as a recreation center for tourists. The building is brick with a circular tower and front porch.

Dates: 1915-1930

Castle Hall, Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa, Florida, postcard, 1915-1930

 Item
Identifier: A1987-041-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias Home in Tampa Florida, which is known as the Castle Hall. The building is also used as a recreation center for tourists. The building is brick with a circular tower and front porch.

Dates: 1915-1930

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall in Savannah, Georgia, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1987-042-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Knights of Pythias' Castle Hall in Savannah, Georgia. The building is made of gray stone and has a large tower with tall windows. The architecture can be compared to that of a fortress. Outside of the Castle Hall is a horse with a carriage and a couple of men.

Dates: 1907-1914

Knights of Pythias' Temple in Weiser, Idaho, postcard, 1907-1914

 Item
Identifier: A1987-044-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the Knights of Pythias' temple in Weiser, Idaho, which is made of stone with two towers, arched doorways, and arched windows. The bottom of the building is a furniture store. The engraving on the stone reads "Myrtle Lodge No. 26" and "Pythian Temple 1904".

Dates: 1907-1914