Blacksburg [Virginia] Odd Fellows Records
Scope and Content Information
The Blacksburg, Virginia Odd Fellows Records consist of financial records, correspondence, minute books, brochures of several annual conferences, by-laws and odd issues of the Odd Fellows Journal for the men's lodge. There are also correspondence, minutes and financial records for the women's group - the Household of Ruth.
Dates
- Creation: 1902 - 1969
Creator
- Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America. Tadmore Light Lodge #6184 (Blacksburg, Va.) (Organization)
Access
The collection is without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Biographical/Historical Information
The Blacksburg Odd Fellows lodge was probably formed in December of 1904. It was a branch of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a mutual relief society for people of color.
Full Extent
1.4 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Organization
The records are arranged in two series - Lodge and House of Ruth, and then arranged chronologically.
Subject
- Title
- A Guide to the Blacksburg Virginia Odd Fellows Records 1902-1969
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Laura Katz Smith
- Date
- © 2000 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu