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Preferred Citation

Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Olean Lodge No. 471 (Olean, N.Y.) Minute Book, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase. Acquired 04/13/2009.

Scope and Contents

Minute book, September 1920 to March 1925 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Olean Lodge No. 471 (Olean, N.Y.).

The following description was provided by the seller:

"Each page is a record of the meetings of the lodge. It details the roll call, reading of minutes, reported members who are sick or in distress, finances, applications for membership, activities and resolutions. There is also a letter in the ledger on original IOOF lodge letterhead dated August 13, 1920. The ledger measures 14" x 8 1/2" x 2". The leather covering on the spine is missing."

Also included are copies of 'Summary statements of Trustees' Account' dated 1956.