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Fraternal organizations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Base form

Found in 1143 Collections and/or Records:

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Home in Buffalo, New York postcard, circa 1922

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-119-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of the exterior of the Elks home in Buffalo, New York. In the foreground is a statue of an Elk. The building is white with a green trim. The front porch has a sign that reads "B.P.O.E"

Dates: circa 1922

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge in Alaska postcard, 1907-1915

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-110-001
Content Description

Photolithograph of exterior of Elk's Home in Juneau, Alaska. The exterior is yellow with a brick first story.

Dates: 1907-1915

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Philadelphia convention postcard, 1907-1915

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-016-005
Scope and Contents

Paperstock postcard with Elk that is lined in glitter and has red studded eyes. The top of the postcard reads "Hello Bill, I'm in Philadelphia." Below the elk the abreviation B.P.O.E is written. There is a message written in pencil on the front.

Dates: 1907-1915

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Reunion postcard, 1906 July 17

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1996-051-001
Scope and Contents

Lithograph postcard depicting a woman riding in Elk car holding a goblet. The postcard was for the B.P.O.E reunion in July of 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and addressed to Mrs. Eda M. Cory of Indianapolis.

Dates: 1906 July 17

Benevolent Order of Buffalos Founder of the Crown Lodge, No. 1384, postcard, circa 1929

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1995-056-001
Scope and Contents

Real photograph postcard of the Founder of the Crown Lodge Number 1384 in full Benevolent Order of Buffalos regalia including apron and medals

Dates: circa 1929

Biennial Encampment for the Knight of Pythias in Milwaukee postcard, circa 1910

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-119-001
Content Description

Lithograph postcard of the Knights of Pythias emblem which consists of a triangle with the letters "F. C. B." The emblem is colored red, blue, and yellow with a knight's helmet on top. The entire emblem raised and outlined in gold. On the right it states "Biennial Encampment Uniformed rank Knights of pythias August 1st to August 6th 1910" in Milwaukee.

Dates: circa 1910

Bill from A. W. Pollard, Importer and Dealer in Military, Regalia, and Theatrical Goods, 1858 October 21

 Item — Box 2: Series A2001-073-002, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1996-096-008
Scope and Contents

The bill for five dozen ballot balls is addressed to Daniel Marsh, Trinity Lodge.

Dates: 1858 October 21

Black and white Knights of Pythias emblem postcard, 1907-1914

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-137-001
Content Description

Black and white lithograph of the Knights of Pythias' emblem. A knight's helmet on top of a shield with the letters "F.C.B" on the inside. Two axes are on either side of the helmet. Inside the shield is the motto "esto perpetua."

Dates: 1907-1914

Black-Outs Old Time Minstrel Jubilee program, 1947 October 15

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2023-111-001
Dates: 1947 October 15

Blank certificate of membership for International Order of Good Templars, circa 1888

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2008-002-001
Scope and Contents

Certificate of membership for International Order of Good Templars (blank) describes insurance (life and accident) benefits for women and men members

Dates: circa 1888