The Centreville Grange No. 750 Dues Account Book, 1927-1953

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Creator:
Centreville Grange and Providence Grange
Abstract:
The Centreville Grange No. 750 Dues Account Book contains listings of dues for members of the Centreville Grange, later renamed Providence Grange, for the organization’s entire existence rom 1927-1953.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Centreville Grange No. 750 Dues Account Book contains listings of dues for members of the Centreville Grange, later renamed Providence Grange, for the organization’s entire existence rom 1927-1953. Also included inside the book are two Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet programs from 1936 and 1939.

Biographical / historical:

In July 1927, Frederick Brenckman, organizer for the National Grange, met with a number of Centreville, Virginia residents who agreed to aid in forming a grange in the community. The grange was founded to provide farmers an outlet for social activities and economic and political action. Meetings occurred in local schools or churches. By August 1927, formation of the Centreville Grange was completed and consisted of 17 charter members including John T. DeBell, master; R. Colton Lewis, lecturer; Helen Quigg, secretary; and Mrs. A.J. Robey, treasurer.

In May 1931, Centreville Grange changed its name to Providence Grange. The name was suggested by Worthy Master Ronald Blake. By that point the grange was no longer meeting in Centreville but in Oakton, Virginia, and membership had expanded to different communities within the Providence Magisterial District. The Providence Grange disbanded in 1953.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Col. Martin L. Green, USA (Ret.), 2001