Independent Order of Good Templars, Valley Lodge No. 259 Records
Scope and Contents Note
The records of a fraternal temperance society in Blanchard, Maine. Included are a ledger containing minutes of meetings from Nov. 1, 1894 to Aug. 10, 1899; two maps showing the location of the town of Blanchard; and 5 pages of notes.
Dates
- Creation: November 1, 1894-August 10, 1899
Creator
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
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Historical Note
The Independent Order of Good Templars was founded in Utica, New York in 1850 as the "Knights of Jericho," a secret fraternal temperance society. Its name was changed to the Independent Order of Good Templars in 1852. Valley Lodge No. 259 was located in Blanchard, Maine.
Extent
1 folder (1 ledger ; 7 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The records of a fraternal temperance society in Blanchard, Maine. Included are a ledger containing minutes of meetings from Nov. 1, 1894 to Aug. 10, 1899; two maps showing the location of the town of Blanchard; and 5 pages of notes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Dan Casavant Rare Books, Waterville, Maine in May 2001.
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
- Title
- Guide to the Independent Order of Good Templars, Valley Lodge No. 259 Records
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
