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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hecla Lodge 90 Financial Ledger

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-926

Collection Scope and Contents

Ledger, 1940-1967, documenting the expenditures of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hecla Lodge, No. 90, in Calumet, Michigan. Contents include a bound financial ledger and some miscellaneous printed ephemera.

Dates

  • 1940-1967

Language of Material

English

Conditions Governing Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Administrative Historical Note

In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows." Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded in the North America in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England. Odd Fellowship became the first national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. This degree is based on the teachings found in the Bible, and was written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for senior members and for orphaned children.

Extent

0.56 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (oversize legal))

Abstract

Ledger, 1940-1967, documenting the expenditures of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hecla Lodge, No. 90, in Calumet, Michigan.

Processing History

11/25/2014 by Lindsay Hiltunen

Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hecla Lodge 90 Financial Ledger
Author
Lindsay Hiltunen
Date
11/25/2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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