George R. Barker diary, 1869.

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George R. Barker diary, 1869.

The collection consists of a diary of George R. Barker from September 3 - October 8, 1869 detailing his trip from Macon (Ga.) to San Francisco (Calf.) to attend the National Convention of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. Barker describes his travel through the West, the people he encounters, such cites as Atlanta (Ga.), San Francisco, Salt Lake City (Utah), and the activities of the meeting.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403816

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Barker, George Robert

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Independent Order of Odd Fellows

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Men's benevolent and fraternal organization. From the description of Independent Order of Oddfellows records, 1843-1901. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794006 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America is a fraternal organization which originated in England. The I.O.O.F. became independent from the English Old Fellows Order in 1834 after lodges were established in New York and Baltimore. Charity Lodge No. 6 was established in Stockt...