Created by
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, American, founded 1843
Owned by
Boyd, Edgar Leroy, American, 1882 - 1953
Date
October 15, 1908
Medium
ink on paper, foil, wood, metal
Dimensions
H x W (certificate): 21 x 16 in. (53.3 x 40.6 cm)
H x W x D (frame): 26 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (66.7 x 76.8 x 5.7 cm)
Description
A certificate of endowment made out to Edgar Leroy Boyd by the Mutual Endowment Association of the District Grand Lodge of Ohio of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. A foil seal is affixed to the document in the bottom left. The certificate has red and black print as well has red and black handwriting.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
certificates
Topic
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.89.8ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561f47742-3976-4d3b-81f1-8354cf8f931b

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