Caledonian Society (Lexington, Ky.)

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The Caledonian Society of Lexington, Kentucky was originally established in 1797 as the St. Andrew's Society. The purpose of the society was the promotion of interest in Scottish customs, language, and literature. Its membership was limited to males of Scottish birth or those whose fathers or grandfathers were born in Scotland. Among its members and officers were George Copland, James K. Patterson, Walter K. Patterson, and Alastair St. Clair Mackenzie.

From the description of Records, 1897-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191915840

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creatorOf Caledonian Society (Lexington, Ky.). Records, 1897-1916. Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office
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associatedWith Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 person
associatedWith Copland, George. person
associatedWith Mackenzie, A. S. person
associatedWith Patterson, James K. 1833-1922. person
associatedWith Patterson, Walter K. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Kentucky--Lexington
Subject
Poet, Scottish
Saints
Scottish American fraternal organizations
Scottish Americans
Scottish Americans
St. Andrew's Day
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Active 1897

Active 1916

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