Minute book of Lodge No. 1 (Richmond, Va.) of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a religious fraternity created for fellowship and raising funds to support infirm members and Catholic charities. Minutes bound in the volume date from 1872 to 1896 and concern monies collected, membership rolls, regalia, social events, and events to benefit various charities. Fifteen enclosures dating 1894 to 1915 include an application form, minutes, receipts, notes concerning the organization's constitution, and correspondence verifying poor health of members who are to receive sick benefits from the order.
