Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Georgia records, 1902-1917, bulk 1904-1908

Summary

Creator:
McCowen, B. B., Robertson, T. H., Bennett, John W., 1865-, Dozier, James Howard, 1869-, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Grand Lodge of Georgia
Date:
1902-1917, bulk 1904-1908
Extent:
2.8 Linear Feet (7 document boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Georgia records, ms32, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the records of the Grand Lodge of Georgia of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1902-1917 (with gaps). The bulk of the collection is comprised of the correspondence of Grand Masters John W. Bennett (1904-1905), T.H. Robertson (1905-1906), B.B. McCowen (1906-1907), and James Howard Dozier (1907-1908). The correspondence pertains to the daily business of the Lodge including financial matters, elections, the establishment and dissolution of local lodges, and its relationship with the Rebekah Assembly (the women's branches). The collection also contains some printed material (1902-1917, with gaps) including proceedings, constitutions, and bylaws of various Georgia lodges.

Biographical / historical:

The Grand Lodge of Georgia of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was established in 1843.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

The majority of this collection is in the Public Domain. No Copyright – United States: Collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ For additional information, please contact the Special Collections Libraries at sclib@uga.edu.

Preferred citation:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Georgia records, ms32, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.