A national organization, founded in 1868 to provide health and fraternal benefits to its members, the AOUW existed for many years to insure working class men and their families. The Spokane chapter was organized in 1881.
The collection consists of applications to the Order for beneficiary certificates, 1887-1930. Information on the application includes birth and country or state of origin, occupation, and complete medical examiner’s report. Certificates from the late 1890s have an added profile question: “Do you intend going to Alaska or N.W.T?” Among the applicants is theatre promoter John W. Considine.
Collection is not restricted.
Copyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Ancient Order of United Workmen, Spokane Lodge No. 69 Records (MsSC 42), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
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