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Elks

 File — Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Fraternal organizations for both men and women have been a part of Kalamazoo for many years. By 1848 a Masonic order began here and by 1887 there were thirteen different societies with chapters in the city. The names of the organizations ranged from the Eagles, Foresters, Knights of Honor, Modern Woodman, Odd Fellows, Moose, United Workmen and the Ancient Orders of Orioles, Owls, Patricians, Red Eagles, Rodents and Beagles.

Dates

  • created: 1906-1942

Extent

From the Collection: 0.10 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Archives & Regional History Collections Repository

Contact:
Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490