Collection AR78 - Odd Fellows Records

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AR78

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Odd Fellows Records

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  • 1873 - 1950 (Creation)

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(1875)

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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was a self-governed, benevolent, friendly society operating under the Lodge system with degrees of rank. The Order began in England in the eighteenth century as the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. In 1875 the Manchester Unity, one of the two largest working class organisations, had approximately one half a million members with branches all over the country.

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Accession Number: A78

Oddfellows Records

9 volumes of records (minute/resolution books, 1912-1950; and account book, 1873-1876) of the (Loyal) Victoria Lodge and King Lewis Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. 1873-1876; 1912-1950.

Item date: 1873 - 1950

Accession date: 27/11/1999

Administrative history: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was a self-governed, benevolent, friendly society operating under the Lodge system with degrees of rank. The Order began in England in the eighteenth century as the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. In 1875 the Manchester Unity, one of the two largest working class organisations, had approximately one half a million members with branches all over the country.

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9 volumes of records (minute/resolution books, 1912-1950; and account book, 1873-1876) of the (Loyal) Victoria Lodge and King Lewis Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. 1873-1876; 1912-1950.

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GB-352-ar78

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24/06/2015

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