Blacksburg [Virginia] Odd Fellows Records, 1902-1969 (Ms1988-009)
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Title
Blacksburg [Virginia] Odd Fellows Records, 1902-1969 (Ms1988-009)
Subject
Blacksburg (Va.)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
African American history
Montgomery County (Va.)
Description
The Blacksburg Odd Fellows lodge was probably formed in December of 1904. It was a branch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a mutual relief society for people of color.
The Blacksburg, Virginia Odd Fellows Records consist of financial records, correspondence, minute books, brochures of several annual conferences, by-laws and odd issues of the Odd Fellows Journal for the men's lodge. There are also correspondence, minutes and financial records for the women's group - the Household of Ruth.
The Blacksburg, Virginia Odd Fellows Records consist of financial records, correspondence, minute books, brochures of several annual conferences, by-laws and odd issues of the Odd Fellows Journal for the men's lodge. There are also correspondence, minutes and financial records for the women's group - the Household of Ruth.
Creator
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
Date
1902/1969
Identifier
Ms1988-009
Bibliographic Citation
Blacksburg [Virginia] Odd Fellows Records, 1902-1969, Ms1988-009, Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Rights Holder
Collection Items
Receipt for Regalia Order, Household of Ruth (Ms1988-009)
Receipt for regalia order from Edward Manufacturing Company (Atlanta, Ga.) to Marie Johnson, Household of Ruth (Blacksburg, Va.)
Finance Book for Household of Ruth (Ms1988-009)
Handwritten financial record for Household of Ruth in Blacksburg, Va
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.
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.
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."
Lodge Ribbon (Ms1988-009)
Green lodge ribbon with silver print and metallic tassels. Metallic star in green and white ribbon rosette at top.
Official Souvenir Program of the 26th Biennial Session of the District Grand Lodge No. 15 (Ms1988-009)
Souvenir program for the 26th biennial session of the Order of Odd Fellows held in Norfolk, VA. Includes greeting, photographs of officers, and local advertisements.
Odd Fellows Bulletin (Ms1988-009)
Odd Fellows Bulletin published by the District Grand Lodge No. 15 including reports and announcements.
Membership Drive Announcement (Ms1988-009)
Letter announcing a membership drive to gain 500 new members.
Report No. 70 of the Endowment Department of District Grand Lodge No. 15 (Ms1988-009)
Report from the office of A.T. Shirley, District Grand Secretary on the state of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows State of Virginia.
Letter to Mr. Owens from Thomas W. Pate (Ms1988-009)
Letter to Mr. Owens (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) from Thomas W. Pate (James Lincoln Light Lodge #5700) notifying of a postponed event.
Letter from the District Grand Lodge No. 15 (Ms1988-009)
Letter from the Order of Odd Fellows Virginia Executive Committee to all Virginia lodges announcing a state-wide meeting at the end of World War II.
The Quarterly Bulletin: Volume VII, Numbers 1 & 2 (Ms1988-009)
Issue of The Quarterly Bulletin from the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Official Souvenir Program of the 28th Biennial Movable Conference of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (Ms1988-009)
Souvenir program for biennial Order of Odd Fellows conference held in Charlotte, NC. Includes greeting, photographs of officers, and local advertisements.
The Floding Company Manufacturers Catalog (Ms1988-009)
Catalog of regalia and supplies for the Odd Fellows, includes illustrations of ribbons, collars, banners, and pins.
Letter to James Needham from Harris P. Saunders (Ms1988-009)
Letter to James Needham, G.S. from Harris P. Saunders (Tadmore Light Lodge #6184) inquiring about membership in the Household of Ruth.
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.
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.
Price List of Supplies from Odd Fellows Journal (Ms1988-009)
Card with price list for secretarial supplies available from Odd Fellows Journal
Password Card (Ms1988-009)
Card recounting first letters of password sequence for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184
Receipt for Odd Fellow's Journal Subscription (Ms1988-009)
Receipt for Odd Fellows Journal subscription stamped "PAID".
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.
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.
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.
Meeting Minutes for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184 (Ms1988-009)
Notebook of handwritten meeting minutes for Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, including some ephemera between pages.
Loan agreement for Tadmore Light Lodge #6189 (Ms1988-009)
Loan agreement for $38.50 from Bank of Blacksburg to Tadmore Light Lodge #6189.
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].
Bill from George A. Floding Manufacturer (Ms1988-009)
Bill from George A. Floding (Atlanta) for regalia.
Letter to James Anderson (Ms1988-009)
Invitation from A.K. Lester inviting Odd Fellows of Blacksburg to "turn out" on Sunday.
Meeting Minutes, Tadmore Light Lodge #6187 (Ms1988-009)
Meeting minutes for Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Tadmore Light Lodge #6187, Blacksburg [Virginia]
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
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.
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.
Postcard to Nettie Anderson, Household of Ruth (Ms1988-009)
Correspondence between two members of the Blacksburg chapter of the Household of Ruth, a women's auxiliary organization to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows.
Member Ribbon, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Blacksburg, Tadmore Light Lodge #6184 (Ms1988-009)
Blue member ribbon with gold print and tassels and "member" pin.
Letter, From the Floding Company to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, April 10, 1936 (Ms1988-009)
Marketing letter promoting regalia and materials for Thanksgiving Services from The Floding Company, Atlanta.
List of Odd Fellows Members and Semi Annual Dues, 1917 (Ms1988-009)
Handwritten list of names and dues paid at Tadmore Light Lodge #6184, Blacksburg Va.
Ritual of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Book Second (Ms1988-009)
Excerpts from the second ritual book of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, relating texts, hymns, passwords, and laws for lodges.
Collection Tree
- Regional History and the Appalachian South
- Blacksburg [Virginia] Odd Fellows Records, 1902-1969 (Ms1988-009)