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Winfield Lodge No. 101 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows record book

 Collection — Volume: 1
Call Number: RH MS G89

Overview

This collection consists of a single meeting record book for the Winfield, Kansas Lodge Number 101 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), a fraternal organization created to provide personal and social development to its members. The Winfield IOOF Hall was located at the intersection of 9th and Main Streets.

Dates

  • Creation: June 11, 1891-March 31, 1898

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

1 volume : Spine label: RECORD. 577 numbered pages, volume fully used. ; Volume measures 40 cm tall.

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

The recording for each meeting typically includes the roll of officers, approval of previous meeting's minutes, listing of motions, a listing of receipts and disbursements/financial status of the lodge, and a listing of the number of members present at the meeting. May also include memorials, extensions of grand honors, and other business.

Motions are typically to disburse funds to sick members and for initation or promotion of new and existing members. Receipts typically include the names of individual members who are paying their dues. Several different hands took minutes, and at times the handwriting and pencil/ink are more faded or difficult to read.

Physical Location

RH MS G89

Title
Guide to the Winfield Lodge No. 101 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Collection
Subtitle
Winfield Lodge No. 101 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows record book
Author
Finding aid prepared by mwh. Finding aid encoded by mwh.
Date
2022-12-21
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/10407/2787218559
Preferred citation
Winfield Lodge No. 101 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows record book, RH MS G89, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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