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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 records , 1863-1907
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 (Eugene, Or.)
- Title
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 records
- Dates
- 1863-1907 (inclusive)18631907
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Coll 379
- Summary
- Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 is a Eugene, Oregon chapter of the Independent Organization of Odd Fellows. The collection (1863-1907) consists of correspondence, official documents, and other lodge materials.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 is a Eugene, Oregon chapter of the Independent Organization of Odd Fellows. The lodge was founded in the mid 19th century. Members of the lodge were also responsible for the creation of the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Eugene.
The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The first North American Odd Fellows lodge was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819.
[Source: http://www.ioof.org/aboutus.html]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1863-1907) consists of correspondence, official documents, and other lodge materials.
Correspondence dates from 1863-1907, and is primarily concerned with the paying of membership dues.
Official documents include, but are not limited to, assignments of rank and title to members of the lodge dating from 1864-1901.
There are also bulletins from the office of R. W., Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Oregon, apprising members of the membership status of expelled, rejected, or suspended Odd Fellows.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Eugene
Corporate Names
- Pioneer Memorial Cemetery (Eugene, Or.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs
Form or Genre Terms
- Administrative records
- Correspondence
