Box 1
Restricted
Contains 41 Results:
Letter from J. B. Benedict to Gardner, 1852 August 30
Letter from J. B. Benedict in Cincinnati, Ohio, to [Mesper?] A. Gardner in Jonesville, Michigan. Benedict discusses pleasantries and a man named John J. Woozencraft. The letter likely is fraternal with the discussion of Brothers but it is unclear what fraternal organization.
Rose of Sharon, No. 79, Household of Ruth, papers, 1904-1934
Membership invitation for the Improved Order of Red Men, undated
Invitation to Rechabite entertainment, 1846 July 16
Good Templar Song, undated
An undated temperance song titled “Good Templar Song” with lyrics written by Reverend C. Shaw. Sung to the melody of Henry Clay Work’s Civil War song “Marching Through Georgia.”
Durhamville Lodge, No. 859, minute book, 1878
This minutebook records the first meeting and several months of Durhamville Lodge, No. 859, International Order of Good Templars. The minutebook was owned by Vernon D. Robbins of Durhamville and inncludes 3 pages regarding Robbins woodworking projects at the end.
Amateur minstrels show handbill, 1907 February 25
Amateur minstrels show handbill. Dated February 25, 1907. This small handbill publicizes an amateur minstrels show held for the "benefit of the Colored Odd Fellows." Wilbur Miles, a world-renowned entertainer, headlined the show. Includes an envelope addressed to William Russ of Clarksburg, West Virginia.