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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Empire City, Or. correspondence , 1872 September 23
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Empire City Lodge (Empire City, Or.)
- Title
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Empire City, Or. correspondence
- Dates
- 1872 September 231872-09-231872-09-23
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1872 Sept 23
- Summary
- The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence between members of an Odd Fellows lodge in Empire City, Oregon, dated September 23, 1872.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The first North American Odd Fellows lodge was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819.
The first Odd Fellows lodge in Oregon was organized in 1852, in Salem.
[Source: http://www.ioof.org/aboutus.html]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence between members of an Odd Fellows lodge in Empire City, Oregon, dated September 23, 1872. .
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Empire
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
