Collection, 1817-1902.

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Collection, 1817-1902.

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The collection relates to the History of the Improved Order of Red Men by Morris H. Gorham, with additions by William G. Hollis (Philadelphia, 1884). Records of the Order which were evidently gathered in preparation for the book include: Great Council of Maryland minutes, 1842-1849; Osceola Wigwam No. 2, New York,minutes, 1848-1851; Oneactah Wigwam No. 4, New York, minutes, 1848-1851; Tecumseh tribe No. 1, Pennsylvania, constitution, bylaws, membership, n.d. and membership lists, 1817-1837. A scrapbook contains clippings and some Great Council of Redmen U.S. correspondence, 1850's. There are letters in response to research inquiries and publication, sales accounts, manuscript chapters for the book, together with notes for Gorham's lectures on the Improved Order of Red Men. There is a small group of Hollis family notes.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Gorham, Morris H.

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Hollis, Louis W.

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The Improved Order of Red Men was a secret, fraternal, patriotic, benevolent organization. From the description of Collection, 1817-1902. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122589898 ...

Great Council of Maryland.

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Hollis, William G.

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Improved Order of Redmen.

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