Series I: Modern Woodmen of America (Mountain Valley Camp) Records, 1907-1941

Extent:

2 volumes

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Historical Information:Modern Woodmen of America was founded in 1883 by Joseph Cullen Root, an Iowa businessman, to provide financial services, life insurance, and opportunities for fellowship for men ages 18 to 45. The Mountain Valley Camp was organized at Rusher's Store in Montvale, in Bedford County, in 1907.

Scope and Content: The organization records of the Modern Woodmen of America (Mountain Valley Camp) consist of a minute book and a ledger. The minute book contains names of lodge officers and charter members, attendance records, and minutes, 1907-1917. Minutes document committee appointments, election of new members, and other business. The volume also contains records of dues paid by members and other accounts, 1917-1923.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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