Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records
1897-1940
Cage 239
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 31 (Garfield, Wash.)
- Title
- Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge No. 31 Records
- ID
- Cage 239
- Date [inclusive]
- 1897-1940
- Extent
- 1.5 linear feet of shelf space, 3 boxes
- Location
- Oversized materials are located in map cases.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Correspondence, minutes, financial and membership records, and printed material.
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
Biography/History
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.
Scope and Content
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by Paul T. Bockmier in 1969.
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Knights of Pythias. Damon Lodge No. 31 (Garfield, Wash.)
Subject(s)
- Fraternal organizations -- Washington (State) -- Garfield -- Records and correspondence
- Knights of Pythias -- History -- Washington (State) -- Garfield
- Religion
Detailed Description of Collection
box | folder | |||
Correspondence and records 1887-1940 |
1 | 1-4 | ||
Minutes 1887-1895 |
2 | 5-8 | ||
Annual reports 1893-1899 |
2 | 9 | ||
Minutes 1895-1925 |
2 | 10-11 | ||
Question books Undated |
3 | 12-13 | ||
Supreme Constitution and Supreme Statutes 1894 |
3 | 14 | ||
Membership and dues ledger Undated |
3 | 15 | ||
Roster of members Undated |
3 | 16 | ||
Constitution and by-laws 1889 |
3 | 17 | ||
By-laws 1894 |
3 | 18 | ||
Receipt books 1894-1922 |
3 | 19-25 | ||
Collection information 1969 |
3 | 26 | ||
Receipts 1891 |
3 | 27 | ||
Woodmen of the World charter and informational poster about the Knights 1895-1920 |
Oversize | 28 | ||