Independent Order of St. Luke

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The Independent Order of St. Luke was an African-American fraternal organization originally created to provide for the sick and aged and for the burial expenses of members. In the twentieth century the order became a mutual benefit society with extensive business interests, including an insurance company and bank.

From the description of Records : of the Independent Order of St. Luke, 1877- 1986 (bulk 1930s-1980s). (Valentine Richmond Historical Center). WorldCat record id: 29492079

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referencedIn Payne, Lillian H. Papers : of Lillian H. Payne, 1907-1974. Valentine Richmond Historical Center
referencedIn Drummond, Edward McC. Papers : of Edward McC. Drummond, 1903-1988. Valentine Richmond Historical Center
creatorOf Independent Order of St. Luke. Records : of the Independent Order of St. Luke, 1877- 1986 (bulk 1930s-1980s). Valentine Richmond Historical Center
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associatedWith Drummond, Edward McC. person
associatedWith Payne, Lillian H. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Virginia--Richmond
Subject
African American business enterprises
Banks and banking
Fraternal organizations
Insurance companies
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Active 1877

Active 1986

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