Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 3 (Laramie, Wyo.) records, 1907-1963
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 3 (Laramie, Wyo.)
- Title
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 3 (Laramie, Wyo.) records
- Dates
- 1907-1963 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12787
- Summary
- The Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 3 chapter in Laramie, Wyoming was established on April 10, 1880. Collection contains by-laws, semi-annual reports, and correspondence relating to the Laramie, Wyoming chapter of the Knights of Pythias.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Knights of Pythias was an international, non-sectarian fraternity formed on February 19, 1864, in Washington, D.C. by Justus H. Rathbone. The Damon Lodge No. 3 chapter in Laramie, Wyoming was established on April 10, 1880, to support charitable, benevolent, fraternal, and social activities through their members to the Laramie, Wyoming community.
Content Description
Collection contains by-laws, semi-annual reports, and correspondence relating to the Laramie, Wyoming chapter of the Knights of Pythias.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Nancy Sindelar in 2020.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in July 2023.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 3 (Laramie, Wyo.) at the date of processing.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: By-LawsDates: 1907Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Proclamations, events, and ceremoniesDates: 1951-1963Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Reports: Semi-AnnualDates: 1909-1937Container: Box 1, Folder
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations -- Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.) -- History
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
