Black ball ledger of Maine Knights of Pythias, 1872-1884
Scope and Contents
The ledger is divided into Alphabet and Black Ball Roster. Black Ball Roster lists men by date and gives reason for their dismissal, for example "N.P.D" (probably unpaid dues), drunkeness, improper conduct, unknightly conduct, etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1872-1884
Creator
- Knights of Pythias. Grand Lodge of Maine (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The collection and any images are presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library. Please contact the Museum for more information on access procedures and reproduction services.
Full Extent
.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Stephen T. Seames
Subject
- Knights of Pythias (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Black ball ledger of Maine Knights of Pythias
- Author
- Sarah H. Shepherd
- Date
- October 11, 2022
- 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
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