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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Or. correspondence , 1873 January 30
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Blue Mountain Lodge (Canyon City, Or.)
- Title
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Or. correspondence
- Dates
- 1873 January 301873-01-301873-01-30
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1873 Jan 30
- Summary
- The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence regarding "intoxicating beverages," written by members of the Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Oregon, on January 30, 1873.
- 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
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.
The first Odd Fellows lodge in Oregon was organized in 1852, in Salem.
[Source: http://www.ioof.org/aboutus.html ]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence regarding "intoxicating beverages," written by members of the Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Oregon, on January 30, 1873.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Or. Correspondence |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Canyon City
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
