United Order of Tents 50th Anniversary Souvenir Ribbon, 1918 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: United Order of Tents 50th Anniversary Souvenir Ribbon, 1918

ID: 001/01/MSS 2017-027-d

Primary Creator: United Order of Tents (1867-)

Extent: 1.0 Items

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 04/20/2017

Subjects: African American women, Fraternal organizations, Norfolk (Va.), Organizations

Forms of Material: Ribbon (material), Souvenirs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1918 souvenir ribbon celebrating the 50th Anniversary and Golden Jubilee of the United Order of Tents in Norfolk, Virginia.

Biographical Note

The United Order of Tents is a Christian fraternal organization made up of black women. The organization is one of the oldest female-led Christian organizations in the United States. The United Order of Tents is devoted to caring for the sick, properly burying the dead, promoting sisterhood, and developing young people to reach their highest potential. Also known as Southern District #1, the first United Order of Tents was organized in Norfolk, Virginia in 1867 by Annetta M. Lane and Harriet R. Taylor. The organization was named for two abolitionist men: Joshua R. Giddings and Jollifee Union.

Subject/Index Terms

African American women
Fraternal organizations
Norfolk (Va.)
Organizations

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Purchase

Preferred Citation: United Order of Tents 50th Anniversary Souvenir Ribbon, MSS 2017-027-d, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed April 27, 2017.

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Box 1: Ribbon, United Order of Tents, 50th Anniversary and Golden Jubilee, 1918 May 28-31: Norfolk, Virginia. Souvenir ribbon includes photograph of founder Annetta M. Lane on metal button attached to the ribbon.