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Black ball ledger of Maine Knights of Pythias, 1872-1884

 Item
Identifier: A2004-002-001

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

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

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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