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I.O.O.F. Alturas Lodge No. 80 collection, 1858-1986.
MANUSCRIPT 2030-2033
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Title:

I.O.O.F. Alturas Lodge No. 80 collection, 1858-1986

Creator/Contributor:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Alturas Lodge No. 80 (La Porte, Calif.), creator

Creator/Contributor:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pilot Peak Lodge, No. 91 (Gibsonville, Calif.).

Creator/Contributor:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Table Rock Lodge, No. 49 (St. Louis, Calif.).

Abstract:

Lodge records, 1858-1921: correspondence; I.O.O.F. publications; financial records; annual relief reports; trustees' and treasurers' bonds; committee reports; by-laws and amendments; resolutions, including condolences on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; 2 gavels. Proceedings from trials provide an interesting glimpse at lodge justice. Also contains miscellaneous notes and documents (1885-1986) about Plumas County, Calif.

Date:

1852 (issued)

Subject:

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Friendly societies -- California -- History
Independent Order of Odd Fellows -- California -- History
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. -- Alturas Lodge No. 80 (La Porte, Calif.)
La Porte (Calif.) -- Social life and customs -- History
Trials -- California -- La Porte
Justice, Administration of -- California -- Plumas County -- History

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Fraternal society, introduced to America by Englishman Thomas Wildey in 1819. Order established in San Francisco, Calif. in 1849, and Alturas Lodge established December 8, 1858 in La Porte, Plumas County. The Lodge served not only as a social and relief organization, but also provided an avenue for justice. Charges of unbecoming conduct brought against a member by an individual or by the lodge were tried by a committee. Sustained charges could mean expulsion and the loss of relief benefits.
CSL manuscript Summary sheets.

Physical Description:

4 manuscript boxes.

Language:

English

Identifier:

MANUSCRIPT 2030-2033

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.