Knights of Pythias Badge

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Knights of Pythias Badge, Ms2003-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Knights of Pythias
Abstract:
This collection includes a parade badge for Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization in Richmond, Virginia.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Knights of Pythias Badge, Ms2003-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 2002.
Processing information:

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

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard