Fraternal postcard collection, 1905-1928
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection contains postcards from the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. A few other organizations include the Loyal Orange Association, the Improved Order of Red Men (IORM), and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The majority of the collection is American, but there are some foreign postcards as well. The variety of postcards include photographs, drawings, both black and white and color, and even a few small metal postcard decorations. Images are primarily of buildings.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1928
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Full Extent
2.04 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Subject
- Elks (Fraternal order) (Organization)
- Improved Order of Red Men (Organization)
- Daughters of the American Revolution (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
33 Marrett Road
Lexington MA 02421 US
(781) 457-4109
