Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Alturas Lodge No. 80 (La Porte, Calif.)
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.
From the description of I.O.O.F. Alturas Lodge No. 80 collection, 1858-1986. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58865580
History
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal society, was introduced to America by Englishman Thomas Wildey in 1819. The Order was established in San Francisco, Calif. in 1849, and Alturas Lodge was 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.
From the guide to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), Alturas Lodge No. 80, 1858-1986, (California State Library)
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| creatorOf | Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Alturas Lodge No. 80 (La Porte, Calif.). I.O.O.F. Alturas Lodge No. 80 collection, 1858-1986. | California state library | |
| creatorOf | Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), Alturas Lodge No. 80, 1858-1986 | California state library |
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| associatedWith | Independent Order of Odd Fellows | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Alturas Lodge No. 80. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Pilot Peak Lodge, No. 91 (Gibsonville, Calif.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Table Rock Lodge, No. 49 (St. Louis, Calif.) | corporateBody |
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| California--Plumas County |
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Corporate Body
Active 1858
Active 1986
