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By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. E. Newsletters, 1936-1947, 1950-1957, 1961-1962, 1973
ID: 001/01/MSS 2015-046
Primary Creator: Elks (Fraternal order). Norfolk Lodge, No. 38 (Norfolk, Va.) (1886-)
Extent: 6.0 Folders
Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.
Date Acquired: 11/00/2015
Subjects: Elks (Fraternal order), Men--Societies and clubs, Norfolk (Va.)
Forms of Material: Correspondence, Membership cards, Newsletters
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Monthly newsletters from 1936-1962 of Elks Gavel, published by Norfolk Lodge No. 38 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection also includes 1950-1952 correspondence to Sgt. William T. Prince at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri concerning club membership and a minstrel show, and a 1974-1975 membership card belonging to James E. Prince of Norfolk, Virginia.
Biographical Note
The Norfolk Lodge, No. 38 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Norfolk, Virginia formed in 1886. The organization met at 112 College Place.
Subject/Index Terms
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:
Sarah Pishko by donation
Preferred Citation:
Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. E. Newsletters, MSS 2015-046, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed March 4, 2022.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Newsletters, Elks Gavel, 1936-1939
- Folder 2: Newsletters, Elks Gavel, 1940-1947
- Folder 3: Newsletters, The Elks Gavel, 1950-1957
- Folder 4: Newsletters, The Elks Gavel, 1961-1962
- Folder 5: Correspondence, Norfolk Lodge No. 38, B. P. O. E. to Sgt. William T. Prince, 1950-1952
- Includes envelopes and six tickets to a 1952 minstrel show.
- Folder 6: Membership Card, James E. Prince, Norfolk, Virginia, Lodge No. 38, 1973 October 16
