Orphanages

Photolithograph of the exterior of the grounds at the Junior Order of United American Mechanics National Orphans' Home in Tiffin, Ohio. In the foreground is a large lawn with a couple of tree and a flower bed. On the right is an American flag. In the background are three brick buildings with white trims.

Photolithograph of the Illinois home for aged Pythians and orphans in Decatur, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a gray stone trim, like a castle. There are men and women walking on the stairs and lawns of the property. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Philusa[?] Dudley of St. Petersburg, Fla.

This collection contains two letters, an addressed envelope, an unaddressed envelope, and by-laws booklet.

Interior and exterior views of children at work and at play.

Photolithograph of the Illinois home for aged Pythians and orphans in Decatur, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a gray stone trim, like a castle. On the back of the card is a portrait of S. L. Von Fossen from Beardstown, Illinois who is the candidate for the Grand Outer Guard for the Grand Lodge in 1913.

Photolithograph of the Illinois home for aged Pythians and orphans in Decatur, Illinois. The building is constructed of brick with a gray stone trim, like a castle. There are men and women walking on the stairs and lawns of the property.