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Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records, 1897-1940

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)
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
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Location of Collection

Oversized materials are located in map cases.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by Paul T. Bockmier in 1969.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Correspondence and records
    Dates: 1887-1940
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1-4
  • Description: Minutes
    Dates: 1887-1895
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5-8
  • Description: Annual reports
    Dates: 1893-1899
    Container: Box 2, Folder 9
  • Description: Minutes
    Dates: 1895-1925
    Container: Box 2, Folder 10-11
  • Description: Question books
    Dates: Undated
    Container: Box 3, Folder 12-13
  • Description: Supreme Constitution and Supreme Statutes
    Dates: 1894
    Container: Box 3, Folder 14
  • Description: Membership and dues ledger
    Dates: Undated
    Container: Box 3, Folder 15
  • Description: Roster of members
    Dates: Undated
    Container: Box 3, Folder 16
  • Description: Constitution and by-laws
    Dates: 1889
    Container: Box 3, Folder 17
  • Description: By-laws
    Dates: 1894
    Container: Box 3, Folder 18
  • Description: Receipt books
    Dates: 1894-1922
    Container: Box 3, Folder 19-25
  • Description: Collection information
    Dates: 1969
    Container: Box 3, Folder 26
  • Description: Receipts
    Dates: 1891
    Container: Box 3, Folder 27
  • Description: Woodmen of the World charter and informational poster about the Knights
    Dates: 1895-1920
    Container: Box Oversize, Folder 28

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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)
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