Order of the Sons of Hermann
Variant namesGerman American mutual protection society organized in New York City in 1840; also known as Hermann Soehne and Hermann Sons; first organized in Washington State in 1889 in Tacoma; second lodge in Seattle in 1890; and within five years lodges formed in Bellingham, Everett, Spokane, Uniontown, Walla Walla, and Chehalis; promoted love of German language and preservation of German traditions and customs as well as providing low cost insurance to its members; by 1990s all lodges in Washington State had ceased to exist.
From the description of Records, 1889-1923. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70976380
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | William Leonard Albrecht Papers, 1880-1968 | University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections | |
| creatorOf | Order of the Sons of Hermann. Records, 1871-1905. | Library Council of Metropolitan Milwaukee | |
| referencedIn | Organizations -- Sons of Hermann. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
| creatorOf | Order of the Sons of Hermann. Records, 1889-1923. | Washington State Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Organizations -- Hermann Sons. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
| referencedIn | Fairs and fiestas -- Fiesta San Antonio -- Hermann's Happiness. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library |
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| associatedWith | Albrecht, William Leonard, 1863-1935 | person |
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