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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)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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-4 | Correspondence and records | 1887-1940 |
| 2 | 5-8 | Minutes | 1887-1895 |
| 2 | 9 | Annual reports | 1893-1899 |
| 2 | 10-11 | Minutes | 1895-1925 |
| 3 | 12-13 | Question books | Undated |
| 3 | 14 | Supreme Constitution and Supreme Statutes | 1894 |
| 3 | 15 | Membership and dues ledger | Undated |
| 3 | 16 | Roster of members | Undated |
| 3 | 17 | Constitution and by-laws | 1889 |
| 3 | 18 | By-laws | 1894 |
| 3 | 19-25 | Receipt books | 1894-1922 |
| 3 | 26 | Collection information | 1969 |
| 3 | 27 | Receipts | 1891 |
| Oversize | 28 | Woodmen of the World charter and informational poster about the Knights | 1895-1920 |
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)
Mary I. Wakeling
2013
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