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Knights of Pythias Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS040

Scope and Contents

Contains one Visitors Register from 1900-1921 & two records books. The first book dates from 1910-1928 and the second dates from 1928-1932. Records books contains lists of officers, pages for minutes that include a place to enter income and expenses. There are also some letters and reports glued into the second register.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910 - 1932

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Biographical Note

The Fraternal Order of the Knights of Pythias was founded in Washington, D.C. on February 19, 1864. Its purpose is to promote "universal peace" through friendship and understanding. http://pythias.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=13&Itemid=27

There is no information in this collection about the history of the Spearfish Lodge #69.

Extent

1 Boxes

0.25 Linear Feet

Organization of the Collection

Chronological

Acquisition Information

Received February 1985

Processing Information

Dora Jones; Bobbi Sago

Title
Guide to the Knights of Pythias Records
Subtitle
At the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Author
Finding aid prepared by Roberta Sago.
Date
January 25, 2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies Repository

Contact:
Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Black Hills State University
1200 University Street, Unit 9676
Spearfish South Dakota 57799-9676 USA
605-642-6361