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Knights of Pythias Badge

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-003

Scope and Content

This collection contains a parade badge for the Grand Court, I. O. of Calanthe, Knights of Pythias, an African American fraternal organization in Richmond, Virginia. The badge reads "Grand Court, I. O. of Calanthe, under jurisdiction K. of P., N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A." It features a wire gilt braid and blue, green and white stripes. Parade badge, of Richmond, Virginia's Jackson Ward.

Dates

  • 1900

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Biographical Note

An African American fraternal organization, the Grand Court, I. O. of Calanthe, Knights of Pythias, was headquartered in Richmond, Virginia's Jackson Ward.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection includes a parade badge for Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization in Richmond, Virginia.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2002.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Knights of Pythias Badge by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Knights of Pythias Badge was completed in 2003.

Title
Knights of Pythias Badge, 1900
Status
Completed
Author
Clayton McGahee, Staff
Date
2002 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Original 2002 web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308