Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger

Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger, 1897-1902

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Knights of Phythias. Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah)
Title: Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger
Dates: 1897-1902 (inclusive)
18971902
Quantity: 1 volume, (1 linear foot)
Collection Number: UUS_CAINE MSS 25
Summary: Ledger records the lodge meetings of Resolute, No. 16 of Mercur Utah during the years of 1897 through December of 1902.
Repository: Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions: Restrictions
Open to public research.
Languages: English.
Sponsor: Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Knights of Pythias was a secret order established in 1864 in Washington, D.C. The organization was social and fraternal and was quite active in 19th century Utah. In 1900 there were 17 lodges throughout the state.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Ledger records the lodge meetings of Resolute, No. 16 of Mercur Utah during the years of 1897 through December of 1902. Significant is the fact that the town of Mercur, Utah burned down in June of 1902. Entries continue for six months after the fire. The Lodge met on a weekly basis. Entries usually indicate number, attending, financial status and standard lodge business.

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Restrictions on Use

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Permission to publish material from the Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger, 1897-1902. (Caine Mss 025) Utah State University. Special Collections & Archives Department.

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Arrangement

Collection consist of a single volume.

Acquisition Information

This ledger was found in a thrift store in Brigham city, Utah and represents one of the few extant records from Mercur.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description	Dates
Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah) ledger	1897-1902

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Corporate Names

Knights of Phythias. Resolute Lodge No. 16 (Mercur, Utah)

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