Improved Order of Red Men. Willamette Tribe No. 6 (Portland, Or.)

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The Improved Order of Red Men is a fraternal organization, founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1834.

From the guide to the Improved Order of Red Men. Willamette Tribe No. 6 records, 1874-1941, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

The Improved Order of Red Men is a fraternal organization, founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1834.

It is an offshoot of the Sons of Liberty, who participated in the Boston Tea Party dressed as Native Americans. They dress as Native Americans, are organized into tribes and observe rituals. The ladies auxiliary is the Degree of Pocahontas.

From the description of Improved Order of Red Men. Willamette Tribe No. 6 records [manuscript], 1874-1941. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 750207803

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correspondedWith Improved Order of Red Men. Wickiup Tribe No. 21 (Portland, Or.) corporateBody
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Oregon--Portland
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Fraternal orders
Fraternal orders
Oregon
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Active 1874

Active 1941

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