ORU_B073.xml Guide to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Oregon Records 1891-1893 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Oregon Records Tanya Parlet. Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-22. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
1299 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1299 spcarref@uoregon.edu http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Oregon records Helman, Abel D., 1824-1910 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Grand Lodge of Oregon B 073 0.025 linear feet 1 folder 1891-1893 The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England; the first Odd Fellows lodge in Oregon was organized in 1852, in Salem. The collection (1891-1893) contains the transactions of Grand Master Abel D. Helman, of the Grand Chapter of Oregon. 1 folder. English . 1 (shares RSB box)

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 Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century Fraternal organizations--Oregon Oregon Administrative records

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The first North American Odd Fellows lodge was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819.

The first Odd Fellows lodge in Oregon was organized in 1852, in Salem.

Abel Helman (1824 - ), of Ashland, Oregon, was an Oregon pioneer. He was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oregon in the late 1890s.

[Source: http://www.ioof.org/aboutus.html ]

The collection (1891-1893) consists of two volumes containing the written record of decisions and transactions of Grand Master Abel D. Helman. One volume is from June 13, 1891 to May 13, 1892. The second volume is from May 19, 1892 to May 1893.

 Guide to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Oregon Records

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