Explore the history, structure, and daily life of a 19th‑century fraternal lodge
This book gathers the governing rules, opening and closing prayers, membership forms, and by‑laws of Red Bluff Lodge No. 76, I.O.O.F., providing a window into how this California lodge operated from its 1858 founding to later years. It uncovers the formal procedures that guided meetings, elections, and decisions, alongside the ceremonial pages that shaped the lodge’s culture and community.
The text offers a concrete look at how members were admitted, how benefits were managed, and how the lodge organized its finances, degrees, and visiting committees. It includes real‑world examples of motions, eligibility rules, and the duties of officers, giving readers a grounded sense of lodge life in this era.
Ideal for readers of fraternal history, genealogy researchers, and those curious about 19th‑century lodge life in California.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book outlines the constitution, bylaws, and rules of order for subordinate lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the state of California. It presents the principles and values of the organization, serving as a guide for its members. The author provides insights into the history and structure of the order, exploring its charitable aims and fraternal bonds. Moreover, this book discusses the responsibilities of officers, procedures for initiating new members, and guidelines for conducting meetings. Ultimately, it underscores the significance of the Odd Fellows in promoting brotherhood and supporting members through sickness and loss. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333729769_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333729769
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333729769
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)