Independent Order of Odd Fellows Magnolia Lodge No. 166 manuscript 1870-1875

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Magnolia Lodge No. 166 manuscript 1870-1875

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0.08 Linear feet; in one folder.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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Kemble, William

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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) was an international fraternal organization founded in Baltimore, MD in 1819. It became the first fraternal organization open to both men and women in 1851. The IOOF's Magnolia Lodge was founded in Brooklyn, N.Y. in June 1845. It was an outgrowth of Brooklyn Lodge No. 26. Source: Independent Order of Odd Fellows. "About Us: To Improve and Elevate the Character of...

Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Magnolia Lodge No. 166 (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

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Fraternal organizations have existed in New York City as early as 1730, when the first group of Freemasons organized in Manhattan. Generally, these organizations provided social opportunities for members as well as group benefits in the case of death or disability. Organizations attracted members based on religious, ethnic, and national origin. In addition to the Masons, groups such as the Order of the Eastern Star (for female members), Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (found...