Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records, 1897-1940
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Correspondence and records, 1887-1940
- Minutes, 1887-1895
- Annual reports, 1893-1899
- Minutes, 1895-1925
- Question books, Undated
- Supreme Constitution and Supreme Statutes, 1894
- Membership and dues ledger, Undated
- Roster of members, Undated
- Constitution and by-laws, 1889
- By-laws, 1894
- Receipt books, 1894-1922
- Collection information, 1969
- Receipts, 1891
- Woodmen of the World charter and informational poster about the Knights, 1895-1920
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 31 (Garfield, Wash.)
- Title
- Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records
- Dates
- 1897-1940 (inclusive)18971940
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet of shelf space, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 239 (collection)
- Summary
- Correspondence, minutes, financial and membership records, and printed material.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Order of the Knights of Pythias is an international fraternity which was founded in 1864 by Justus H. Rathbone. Domains of the Order exist in most states and provinces, and subordinate lodges are located in many cities and towns across the United States and Canada. Damon Lodge Number 31, located in Garfield, Washington, was organized in 1887 and was disbanded in 1955.
Content Description
This collection consists of correspondence, minutes, financial and membership records, and printed material. This collection also contains a charter for Woodmen of the World, Garfield Camp 138, granted in 1895.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records, 1897-1940
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence and recordsDates: 1887-1940Container: Box 1, Folder 1-4
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Description: MinutesDates: 1887-1895Container: Box 2, Folder 5-8
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Description: Annual reportsDates: 1893-1899Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: MinutesDates: 1895-1925Container: Box 2, Folder 10-11
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Description: Question booksDates: UndatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 12-13
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Description: Supreme Constitution and Supreme StatutesDates: 1894Container: Box 3, Folder 14
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Description: Membership and dues ledgerDates: UndatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 15
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Description: Roster of membersDates: UndatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 16
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Description: Constitution and by-lawsDates: 1889Container: Box 3, Folder 17
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Description: By-lawsDates: 1894Container: Box 3, Folder 18
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Description: Receipt booksDates: 1894-1922Container: Box 3, Folder 19-25
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Description: Collection informationDates: 1969Container: Box 3, Folder 26
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Description: ReceiptsDates: 1891Container: Box 3, Folder 27
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Description: Woodmen of the World charter and informational poster about the KnightsDates: 1895-1920Container: Box Oversize, Folder 28
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations -- Washington (State) -- Garfield -- Records and correspondence
- Knights of Pythias -- History -- Washington (State) -- Garfield
Corporate Names
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 31 (Garfield, Wash.) (creator)
