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LOC/H/H8. Organizations and Clubs

 Record Group Term
Identifier: LOC/H/H8

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

Alpha Delta Sigma. W.F.G. Thacher Chapter records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 099
Abstract

Alpha Delta Sigma (ADS), a national honor society sponsored by AAF, recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. The collection includes chapter handbooks and scrapbooks, convention materials, photographs, financial records, correspondence, and membership information, 1942-1957.

Dates: 1942-1957

Alpha Tau Omega. Oregon Gamma Phi Chapter records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042019873]
Identifier: UA 146
Abstract

The social fraternity Alpha Tau Omega was founded in 1865 at the Virginia Military Institute, and the Oregon Gamma Phi chapter was founded in 1910 and was closed in 2000. The collection contains historical information, pledge song information, and issues of the chapter publication, The Bumper, 1954-1966.

Dates: 1954-1966

Beta Phi Mu. University of Oregon Chapter records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041977683]
Identifier: UA 134
Abstract

Beta Phi Mu, the library and information studies honor society, was founded at the University of Illinois in August, 1948. The collection contains the University of Oregon chapter records consisting of bylaws, ritual information, correspondence, committee information and minutes, member and initiate information, treasurer's books and receipts, and a brass wick lamp, 1973.

Dates: 1973

Denise A. Bittner papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025040524627]
Identifier: UA 231
Abstract

Collection is comprised of material created and collected by Denise Bittner, University of Oregon alumna, and includes correspondence, printed material, ephemera, and newsclippings.

Dates: 1968-1972, 1996; Majority of material found within 1968-1972

G. W. Connell letter

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1873 Mar 4] 1: [Barcode: i50105723]
Identifier: CA 1873 Mar 4
Abstract

The collection contains a letter dated March 4, 1873, from G. W. Connell, an Independent Order of Odd Fellows member from Vancouver, Washington Territory, to J. T. Apperson, the Grand Master of Oregon. In the letter, Connell asks Apperson for his opinion about a brother who is in arrears for $18.00.

Dates: 1873, March 4

Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood Lodges of Junction City, Oregon records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041715422]
Identifier: Coll 409
Abstract

Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood lodges are fraternal organizations organized around a shared Danish heritage. The collection (1908-1981) contains records of the Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood lodges of Junction City, Oregon.

Dates: 1908-1981

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Oregon Chapter correspondence

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025042868329]
Identifier: A 227
Abstract

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Oregon Chapter began with the formation of the Multnomah Chapter, in 1896, and during the early 1900s Anne M. Lang served as vice president general, and state regent of the Oregon DAR. The collection (1913; 1917-1936) contains correspondence files.

Dates: 1913; 1917-1936

Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity. University of Oregon Chapter records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041630829]
Identifier: UA 101
Abstract

Delta Nu Alpha is an international organization dedicated to transportation and logistics. The collection contains University of Oregon chapter records that document the functions, activities, and people of the organization. Records include correspondence, newsletters, meeting minutes, membership files, national materials, subject files on transportation topics, and photographs, 1947-1958.

Dates: 1947-1958

Eugene Shakespeare Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 227
Abstract

The current Eugene Shakespeare Club, an organization of women devoted to the study of Shakespeare's works, was founded in 1909 and continues in existence as of the date of this writing (1993). The collection contains correspondence, constitutions, histories and recollections, and minutes that include annual reports, clippings, programs, and membership information.

Dates: 1893-2000

Louis Felsheim papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 232
Abstract Louis Felsheim was a county judge for Coos County, Oregon, and publisher of the Bandon Western World, a newspaper of Bandon, Oregon. The collection (1943-1950) contains correspondence, issues of another Bandon newspaper, Daily Camel's Hump, and a scrapbook of clippings published in the Bandon Western World. There is minor correspondence, mostly requests for favors from the judge, a scrapbook of clippings, articles, poems, and columns from the Western World, and issues of the...
Dates: 1943-1950

Fortnightly Club of Eugene records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 329
Abstract

The Fortnightly Club of Eugene was organized in December 1893 by Dr. Alice Hall Chapman as a study club dedicated to continuing education, and later evolved into advocating for library facilities and services in Eugene. The collection contains meeting minutes, scrapbooks and photographs, program books, financial records, and documents relating to club events, projects, and members' work.

Dates: 1893-2014

Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Oregon, Women’s Relief Corps, Meade Corps #18 records

 Collection
Identifier: B 071
Abstract The Union Veterans of the Civil War formed the Grand Army of the Republic. In Oregon there were several GAR posts; the Meade Corps #18 of the Women’s Relief Corps was associated with Oregon City post #2. After the turn of the 20th Century, the GAR served largely as an organization for the promotion of patriotism and the commemoration of Memorial Day. The Women’s Relief Corps was recognized as an auxiliary in 1881 by the Grand Army of the Republic. Corps # 18 collection consists of meeting...
Dates: 1889-1916

Half Century Club records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 35025041979093]
Identifier: UA 091
Abstract

The Half Century Club was made up of University of Oregon alumni that had graduated in the 19th century. Collection consists of one record book of minutes taken during 1950-1957.

Dates: 1950-1957

William H. Hammond papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 462
Abstract

William H. Hammond (1908-2001) served in the military during World War II and in state agencies in Oregon for much of his career. He was active in fraternal organizations including the Kiwanis. The collection consists of documentation of Hammond's career and colleagues.

Dates: 1917-circa 1965

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Or. correspondence

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1873 Jan 30] 1: [Barcode: i50088701]
Identifier: CA 1873 Jan 30
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence regarding "intoxicating beverages," written by members of the Blue Mountain Lodge of Canyon City, Oregon, on January 30, 1873.

Dates: 1873 January 30

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Empire City, Or. correspondence

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1872 Sept 23] 1: [Barcode: i50088713]
Identifier: CA 1872 Sept 23
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains one piece of correspondence between members of an Odd Fellows lodge in Empire City, Oregon, dated September 23, 1872.

Dates: 1872 September 23

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Lodge of Oregon records

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 35025042926275]
Identifier: B 073
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England; the first Odd Fellows lodge in Oregon was organized in 1852, in Salem. The collection (1891-1893) contains the transactions of Grand Master Abel D. Helman, of the Grand Chapter of Oregon.

Dates: 1891-1893

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hannibal, Missouri, Lodge #8 certificate

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1840 Nov 10] 1: [Barcode: i50088725]
Identifier: CA 1840 Nov 10
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains a certificate of membership from Lodge #8, of Hannibal, Missouri, dated November 10, 1840.

Dates: 1840 November 10

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [Coll 379] 1: [Barcode: 35025042654240]
Identifier: Coll 379
Abstract

Spencer Butte Lodge No. 9 is a Eugene, Oregon chapter of the Independent Organization of Odd Fellows. The collection (1863-1907) consists of correspondence, official documents, and other lodge materials.

Dates: 1863-1907

Ku Klux Klan Tillamook, Oregon Chapter No. 8 records

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 046
Abstract

The Ku Klux Klan, Tillamook Chapter No. 8 was active from 1921 through 1938; its activities were mostly anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic. The collection contains correspondence, minutes, reports, membership lists and paraphernalia, financial records, an account ledger, and costume insignia. Included are some records pertaining to the Klan’s Empire Mutual Life Insurance Company, a national organization.

Dates: 1922-1929

Jack P. Maddex papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll 720
Abstract

Dr. Jack P. Maddex, Jr. is an emeritus professor of history at the University of Oregon. The papers contain collected publications and correspondence related to socialism, primarily material from the International Socialists organization and its predecessor, the Independent Socialist Clubs of America.

Dates: 1966-1974

MEChA Mujeres records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [UA 080] 1: [Barcode: i4915218x]
Identifier: UA 080
Abstract

MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan), a University of Oregon student union began as a part of the Chicano Student Union in 1964. The group took its current title in 1969. Mujeres is a program within MEChA that began in 1995 and is focused on Chicanas and other women of color. The collection contains an informational pamphlet.

Dates: undated

MECha records

 Collection — Multiple collection box [UA 079] 1: [Barcode: i49152178]
Identifier: UA 079
Abstract

MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano Aztlan), a University of Oregon student union began as a part of the Chicano Student Union in 1964. The group took its current title in 1969. The collection contains publications and pamphlets related to 2009 conferences.

Dates: 2009

Miles M. Miller letter

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1868 July 30] 1: [Barcode: i5009144x]
Identifier: CA 1868 July 30
Abstract

Miles M. Miller, of Salem Oregon, wrote a letter dated July 30, 1868 , to L. J. Powell. The collection contains the letter in which Miller offers friendship, news, and reminds Powell that he has not yet paid his dues to the [Masonic?] Lodge.

Dates: 1868 July 30

Loren Holcombe Milliman papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 175
Abstract Loren Holcombe Milliman (1901-1975) was a working journalist and professor of journalism in the Northwest. He worked on the Oregonian and the Columbian, edited the Oregon Grange Bulletin, and edited and published Better Fruit Magazine. Collection consists of professional correspondence; manuscripts of articles, radio scripts, and speeches; published material by and about Milliman; and issues, 1935-1945, of Farm, Home and Garden, a Sunday supplement of the Oregonian, as well as...
Dates: 1922-1975

Mission Bottom Parent Teacher Association minutes

 Collection — Multiple collection box [B 160] 1: [Barcode: i50217045]
Identifier: B 160
Abstract

In 1931, parents and teachers organized a Mission Bottom Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for schools in the Mission-Bottom area. The collection (1931-1941) contains one volume of meeting minutes of the Mission Bottom PTA.

Dates: 1931-1942

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Psi Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 172
Abstract

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia was established for male musicians in 1898 as a secret society, and in 1900 became a collegiate fraternity. The collection contains the University of Oregon's Psi Chapter records including a fraternity scrapbook, correspondence, and records of honorary members.

Dates: 1946-1958

Obsidians, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: Bx 196
Abstract

Obsidians, Inc. is a local, Eugene, Oregon club that serves to educate people about the outdoors, particularly hiking opportunities in the West. The collection contains meeting minutes, summit registers, and trip reports. These records are bound into volumes, except those that, due to preservation concerns, are now housed in archival boxes.

Dates: 1885-1974

Odd Fellows Hall Association dividend payroll

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1877 Mar 5] 1: [Barcode: ALMA244865]
Identifier: CA 1877 Mar 5
Abstract

Collection is comprised of dividend pay roll ledger number 19 for the Odd Fellows Hall Association in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1877 March 5

Odd Fellows Hall Association Hall (Portland, Or.) contract

 Collection — Multiple collection box [CA 1869 June 7] 1: [Barcode: i50120360]
Identifier: CA 1869 June 7
Abstract

The Independent Organization of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to 17th century England. The collection contains a contract, dated June 7, 1869, between the Odd Fellows organization and William Braden for carpenter and joiner work on an Odd Fellows building in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1869 June 7