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Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger, 1897-1902
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knights of Phythias. Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah)
- Title
- Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger
- Dates
- 1897-1902 (inclusive)18971902
- Quantity
- 1 volume, (1 linear foot)
- Collection Number
- UUS_CAINE MSS 25
- Summary
- Ledger records the lodge meetings of Resolute, No. 16 of Mercur Utah during the years of 1897 through December of 1902.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Restrictions
Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Knights of Pythias was a secret order established in 1864 in Washington, D.C. The organization was social and fraternal and was quite active in 19th century Utah. In 1900 there were 17 lodges throughout the state.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Ledger records the lodge meetings of Resolute, No. 16 of Mercur Utah during the years of 1897 through December of 1902. Significant is the fact that the town of Mercur, Utah burned down in June of 1902. Entries continue for six months after the fire. The Lodge met on a weekly basis. Entries usually indicate number, attending, financial status and standard lodge business.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
CopyrightIt is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger, 1897-1902. (Caine Mss 025) Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Description | Dates |
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Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger | 1897-1902 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah)