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Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World 43rd annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Title
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World [graphic] : 43rd annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Author
Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World.
Publication
1942.

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Additional Authors
Hansen, Austin, 1910-1996
Description
  • 1 scrapbook (82 photographic prints); 24 x 29 cm.
  • 82 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
Summary
Scrapbook depicts some of the participants and events at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW), held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 23-29, 1942.
Subject
  • Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World
  • Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World. Meeting 1942 : Philadephia, Pennsylvania)
  • African American fraternal organizations
  • African Americans > Societies, etc
  • Congresses and conventions > Pennslyvania > Philadelphia
  • Daughters of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
  • African American women > Societies and clubs
  • African Americans > Social life and customs
  • Eating and drinking facilities > Pennslyvania > Philadelphia
  • Parades & processions > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits – 1940-1949.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1940-1949.
  • Scrapbooks – 1940-1949.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs bear photographer's name on recto; some items bear handwritten captions on recto. All items are mounted to loose scrapbook pages, as well as to the inside of the scrapbook front cover.
  • Collection contains work by Austin Hansen, among others.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Restricted; no photocopying of original prints. Permission of copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography (note)
  • The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW), an African American fraternal organization, was organized in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1898. Initially organized as an alternative to the "whites-only" Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the IBPOEW offered its members leadership training, professional networking opportunities, social fellowship and community service. The IBPOEW also promoted racial advancement by challenging illiteracy and segregation while supporting racial unity, civil rights and equal economic opportunities.
Call Number
Sc Photo Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
OCLC
191750368
Author
Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World.
Title
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World [graphic] : 43rd annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Imprint
1942.
Terms Of Use
Restricted; no photocopying of original prints. Permission of copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography
The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW), an African American fraternal organization, was organized in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1898. Initially organized as an alternative to the "whites-only" Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the IBPOEW offered its members leadership training, professional networking opportunities, social fellowship and community service. The IBPOEW also promoted racial advancement by challenging illiteracy and segregation while supporting racial unity, civil rights and equal economic opportunities.
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Added Author
Hansen, Austin, 1910-1996, photographer.
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
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