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Letter to James Anderson (Ms1988-009)
Invitation from A.K. Lester inviting Odd Fellows of Blacksburg to "turn out" on Sunday.
Letter to A.T. Shirley from Harris P. Saunders (Ms1988-009)
Letter to A.T. Shirley (D.G.S., Herndon, Virginia) from Harris P. Saunders (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) inquiring about cost to reinstate members to the Order of Odd Fellows.
Jeffrey T. Wilson Diary, 1913 (Ms2011-015)
Jeffrey Thomas Wilson (1843-1929) was a former slave who spent most of his life in and around Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. He outlived four wives and had at least twelve children. Wilson's diaries include entries on a range of topics from local…
Invitation for 27th Anniversary Celebration of Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
Invitation listing date and proceedings of of Tadmore Light Lodge 27th anniversary celebration, including names of speakers.
Household of Ruth Membership Questionnaires (Ms1988-009)
Printed booklet listing membership questions and handwritten answers for the Household of Ruth, the women's organization for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Answers include names, signatures, birth location, age, etc.
G.U.O.O.F. Thanksgiving Program
Thanksgiving service program of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (exact date unknown).
Finance Book for Household of Ruth (Ms1988-009)
Handwritten financial record for Household of Ruth in Blacksburg, Va
Faculty Women of Color in the Academy 5th Annual Conference Program
Program for the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy 5th Annual Conference, which includes photographs of Henrietta Mann, Nikki Giovannia, and Menah Pratt-Clarke, among others.
This year’s theme was Say (Her, Their, Our) Name and this year's…
This year’s theme was Say (Her, Their, Our) Name and this year's…
Event Flyer for Black Matters: A Teach-In On Language, Literature, Rhetoric, Writing, and Verbal Art, June 2020 (Ms2020-006)
A digital flyer used to promote the event Black Matters: A Teach-In On Language, Literature, Rhetoric, Writing, and Verbal Art.
Dues Record Book for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184 (Ms1988-009)
Notebook of handwritten dues records for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, including some ephemera between pages.
Drawing, Penn St. Church c. 1948
Drawing of Penn Street Church.
Deed, Watson Property
Handwritten Watson property deed (exact date unknown).
Deed, Vaughn Property
Handwritten Vaughn property deed (exact date unknown).
Clearance Card (Ms1988-009)
A blank clearance card from the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Bill of Sale, Vaughn Property
House and Lot bill of sale, Vaughn .
Bill from George A. Floding Manufacturer (Ms1988-009)
Bill from George A. Floding (Atlanta) for regalia.
Bill for The Odd Fellows' Journal Subscription (Ms1998-009)
A bill from the Grand Order of Odd Fellows (Philadelphia, PA) to Lodge No. 6184 (Blacksburg, VA) for a subscription to The Odd Fellows' Journal.
Badge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (Ms1988-009)
Badge featuring three female allegorical figures with coat of arms in front of two ships. Back has label of "J.L.B Forrester/Books, Cards, Badges/811 N. 5th Street/Richmond, Va."
Application for Membership, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (Ms1988-009)
Completed membership application, signed by Plymouth Christian, for Tadmore Light Lodge #6189, Blacksburg [Virginia].
Applicant's Agreement (Ms1988-009)
Completed Applicant's Agreement for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184. Signed by John H. Green, Taylor Smith, William Green, J.C. Wade, and Floyd Meade.
1962 Aerial Area of New Town
Black and white aerial photograph showing the Town of Blacksburg and New Town's location within it. New Town location designated by red arrow.
Third Quarterly Circular for the Grand Order of Odd Fellows (Ms1998-009)
Third Quarterly Circular for the Grand Order of Odd Fellows from the Sub-Committee of Management (Philadelphia, PA). Includes meeting synopses, financial reports, officer lists, and other reports.
Ritual of the Grand Order of Odd Fellows, Book First. (Ms1988-009)
Excerpts from the first ritual book of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, relating texts, hymns, passwords, and laws for lodges.
Odd Fellows Journal, May 7, 1936 (Ms1988-009)
Excerpt from the national Odd Fellow's Journal
Funeral Ceremony for the Use of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America (Ms1988-009)
Book describing funeral ceremony for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Extract of the Biennial Report for the State of Virginia (Ms1988-009)
Extract of the Biennial Report of A.T. Shirley District Grand Secretary of District Grand Lodge including financial reports.