Independent Order of Odd Fellows. International Association of Machinists Lodge No. 608

Abstract The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a benevolent and charitable organization with high moral principles seeking to aid and improve the life of good men. Much of their philosophy was to aid and protect its members, with visiting the sick, aiding the distressed, educating the orphans and burying the dead. Throughout the years they have established over 60 retirement homes for the aged and orphans throughout the United States and Canada. The collection contains minutes, membership,...