Research Catalog

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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Details

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.

Subjects

• Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World
• Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World > Meeting > (43rd : > 1942 : > Philadephia, Pennsylvania)
• African Americans > Social life and customs
• Congresses and conventions > Pennslyvania > Philadelphia
• African American fraternal organizations
• Scrapbooks > 1940-1949
• Daughters of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
• Group portraits > 1940-1949
• Parades & processions > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• African Americans > Societies, etc
• Gelatin silver prints > 1940-1949
• Eating and drinking facilities > Pennslyvania > Philadelphia
• African American women > Societies and clubs

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