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Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1854 – 2000.
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1-3
- M1 S1 Sh3 B7
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Creator
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1-3
- M1 S1 Sh3 B7
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1854 – 2000.
- Physical Description
- 40.6 cm of textual records.
- 1 plaque.
- 3 maps.
- History / Biographical
- The first Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) in North America was established by Thomas Wildey in 1819, creating Lodge #1 of Baltimore. In 1825, four state Grand Lodges in America established the “Grand Lodge of the United States”, with John Pawson Entwistle as its first Deputy Grand Master. Upon successful petitioning to the Grand Lodge of the United States, the first IOOF lodge was formed in Canada in 1843 and was called the Prince of Wales Lodge #1 in Montreal, Quebec. Soon after in 1844, the Grand Lodge of Canada was formed under the leadership of Grand Master W. M. B. Hartley, but it was the Grand Lodge of British North America that was granted quasi-independent jurisdiction from the Grand Lodge of the United States. This Canadian governing body was ultimately unsuccessful and in 1854 Canadian Odd Fellow Lodges were brought back under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States. A new Grand Lodge was established in 1855 in Canada West, which was later re-named Ontario. The Grand Lodge of Ontario helped sustain other lodges in Ontario following the disbandment of the Grand Lodge of British North America.
The Elgin Lodge #32 was opened May 5, 1852 by P.G. Connor of St. Catharines. Due to dissension, the lodge disbanded in 1862 and remained closed until 1878, when it reopened with ten charter members including the Noble Grand, Brother A.J. Clark.
The purpose of the IOOF is to act as a “co-ed international fraternal order” that works to promote personal and social development of its members. Odd Fellows support each other and raise each other up to be better people. They also help make the world a better place by supporting their environment and their community. The IOOF is a fellowship that radiates positive energy and support. grandlodgeofontario.ioof.net, ioof.net
- Custodial History
- The Independent Order of Odd Fellows St. Thomas Lodge #32 records were donated on December 17th, 2015 by Brian Farhall. An accrual was brought in on January 8, 2016 (donor unknown). Another accrual was brought in by Wayne Ferguson March 2, 2016.
- Scope and Content
- This fonds contains records pertaining to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) St. Thomas Lodge #32 (Elgin Lodge). Records include membership and financial records, historical documents, meeting minutes, bylaws, and facility records.
Records are organized into the following series:
1.Meeting Minutes, 1949-1993
2. By-Laws, 1922-1952
3. Membership Records, 1854-2000
4. Officers’ Roll Book 1926-2000
5. Financial Records, 1854-1997
6. Historical Documents, 1854-1878, 1978, 2000
7. Facility, 1951-1953
8. Cemetery, 1951-1979
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- Subject Access
- Community Service
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- File
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1977-1980
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas - Grand Master Visits
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1980
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 3
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 3
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1980
- Series
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas file
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 26, 1980 with caption:"Grand Master Visits - Brother Clifford Seely, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, from Prescott, made his official visit to Elgin Lodge 32 of the IOOF on Monday night. The complete installation team which inducts new members consists of, from left, front row, Jim Jackson, grand marshal, Eric Robertson, district deputy grand master, Mr. Seely, and Bill Taylor, Grand Guardian. Second row are Keith Aylesworth, Pete Russell, Jim Ward, Sr., Gerald Donovan, Don Halliday, and Fergie Ferguson. Behind are Charles Purdey, Charlie Baker, Jim Ward Jr, Harley Laur, George Anderson, Alex McGregor and Doug Smith".
- Name Access
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Community Service
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas - Long Service Honored
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1978
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 2
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 2
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1978
- Series
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas file
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 14 x 25.5 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Two black and white photographs used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published September 19, 1978 with captions:
- "Long Service Award Presented - Elgin Lodge 32 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held its 100 anniversary Saturday night at the Odd Fellows Hall on Moore Street, where members were presented with pins for many years of service. In the front row, left to right are: Gerald Donavan, 30 years; Earl Eveland, 30 years; Alfred Barrett, 25 years; Frank Worthington, 30 years; back row, Harry Noels, Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Ontario; Don Stincombe, 30 years; Peter Russell, 25 years; George Anderson, 30 years; Jim Ward, 30 years; Leo Pressey, District Deputy Grand Master, Elgin District, 16". (2a)
- "Honor 35-Year Members of Odd Fellows - The following are 35 year members and up, who were presented with honorary jewels for many years of service at the 100 anniversary celebration of Elgin Lodge 32, Independent Order of Odd Fellows on Saturday night: front row, left to right, Bill Imrie, 64 years; Joe Fleming, 55 years; Alfred Herbert, 45; William Ross, 65 years; back row, Harry Noels, Ontario Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Finley Couse, 55 years; Robert Axford, 35 years; L. (Fergie) Ferguson, 40 years, and Leo Pressey, District Deputy Grand Master, Elgin District 16". (2b)
- Name Access
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Community Service
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas - New Officers
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1977
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 1
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 105
- Storage Location
- C9 Sh4 B6 F20 1
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1977
- Series
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas file
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 31, 1977 with caption: "Elgin Lodge 32 Oddfellows Install New Officers - Elgin Lodge 32 of the Oddfellows held its installation of officers ceremony last week. From left, (front row) George Anderson, incoming vice-grand, Neil McMillan, district deputy-grand, Albert Dionne, incoming noble-grand; (back row) Jimmy Ward, incoming secretary, Bob Stewart, past noble-grand".
- Name Access
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Community Service
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 - By-Law Series
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F2
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F2
- GMD
- textual records
- Series
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds -By-Laws series
- Physical Description
- 3 volumes
- Scope and Content
- This series contains bound by-laws books for Elgin Lodge #32.
This series contains the following items:
By-Law book, 1922
By-Law book, 1938
By-Law book, 1952
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Arrangement
- This series is arranged as follows:
M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F2:
By-Law book, 1922
By-Law book, 1938
By-Law book, 1952
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 - Financial Records Series
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F4-7
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F4-7
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7
- GMD
- textual records
- Series
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds - Financial records series
- Physical Description
- 9.6 cm of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- This series contains financial documentation related to Elgin Lodge #32 and to the larger IOOF body.
This series contains the following files:
Quarterly Report, 1854
Semi Annual Report, 1854, 1878
Renewal Certificates, 1926, 1939
Treasurer’s Cash Book & Ledger, [1935]-1973
IOOF Financial Secretary’s Ledger, 1945-1953
Budget, 1996-1997
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Arrangement
- This series is arranged as follows:
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F4:
Quarterly Report, 1854
Semi Annual Report, 1854, 1878
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F5:
Renewal Certificates, 1926, 1939
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F6:
Treasurer’s Cash Book & Ledger, [1935]-1973
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F7:
Budget, 1996-1997
M1 S1 Sh2 B7 :
IOOF Financial Secretary’s Ledger, 1945-1953
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 - Historical Documents Series
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F1-3
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7 F2
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F1-3
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7 F2
- GMD
- textual records
- Series
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds- Historical Documents Series
- Physical Description
- 15.4 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- This series contains copies of the founding documents for Elgin Lodge #32 and photocopies of historical texts distributed by the larger IOOF body, as well as a programme celebrating Elgin Lodge #32’s 100th Anniversary, and a heritage plaque awarded by the City of St. Thomas.
This series contains the following files:
Founding documents (transparencies), 1876, 1878
Founding documents, 1854-1878
100th Anniversary Banquet programme, 1978
Plaque, 2000
This series includes the following items:
Early History of Odd Fellowship in Canada, 1855
Letter of Authorization, 1854
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, 1878
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Arrangement
- This series is arranged as follows:
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F1:
Founding documents, 1854-1878
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F2:
100th Anniversary Banquet programme, 1978
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F3:
Plaque, 2000
M1 S1 Sh2 B7 F2:
Founding documents (transparencies), 1876, 1878
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 - Meeting Minutes
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F5-6
- M1 S3 Sh5 B3 F1-3
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F5-6
- M1 S3 Sh5 B3 F1-3
- GMD
- textual records
- Series
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds - Meeting Minutes
- Physical Description
- 15.4 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- This series contains Meeting Minute books for Elgin Lodge #32.
This series contains five bound books:
Minute book, 1949-1953
Minute book, 1953-1958
Minute book, 1958-1968
Minute book, 1968-1982
Minute book, 1982-1992
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Arrangement
- This series is arranged as follows:
M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F5:
Minute book, 1949-1953
M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F6:
Minute book, 1953-1958
M1 S3 Sh5 B3 F1:
Minute book, 1958-1968
M1 S3 Sh5 B3 F2:
Minute book, 1968-1982
M1 S3 Sh5 B3 F3:
Minute book, 1982-1992
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 - Membersip Records Series
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F8-15
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F1
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F8-15
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F1
- M1 S1 Sh2 B7
- GMD
- textual records
- Series
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds -Membership records series
- Physical Description
- 10.4 cm of textual records.
- Scope and Content
- This series contains information regarding incoming, outgoing, and current members of Elgin Lodge #32. The transfer certificates file contains both completed documents and blank templates. The petitions for membership file contains a petition on a special 150th Anniversary document from 1970.
This series contains the following files:
Letter of Temporary Transfer, 1854
Membership Register, 1874-1948
Membership Register, 1948-1999
Active Membership Register, 1926
Transfer Certificates, 1854, 1947-1985
Membership List, 1959
Ante Room Register, 1961-1974
Petitions for Membership, 1961-1980
Attendance Register, 1974-1987
Attendance Register, 1988-1998
Withdrawal Certificate, 1981
Membership Certificates, 1996
- Name Access
- Indpendent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge, No. 32 (St. Thomas, Ont.)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Arrangement
- This series is arranged as follows:
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F8:
Letter of Temporary Transfer, 1854
Transfer Certificates, 1854, 1947-1985
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F9:
Membership Register, 1874-1948
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F10:
Membership Register, 1948-1999
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F11:
Active Membership Register, 1926
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F12:
Membership List, 1959
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F13:
Petitions for Membership, 1961-1980
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F14:
Withdrawal Certificate, 1981
M1 S3 Sh5 B1 F15:
Attendance Register, 1974-1987
M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F1:
Attendance Register, 1988-1998
M1 S1 Sh2 B7 :
Ante Room Register, 1961-1974
M1 S1 Sh2 B7 F1:
Membership Certificates, 1996
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IOOF Elgin Lodge No. 32 -Officers' Roll Books
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Independent Order of Oddfellows Elgin Lodge No. 32 fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Accession Number
- 2015-58
- Storage Location
- M1 S3 Sh5 B2 F3-4
Oddfellows Lodge
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- June 11, 1948
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh2 B1 1_2341
- M7 S1 Sh2 B1 1_2342
Oddfellows Lodge Presentations
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- June 8, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_857
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_858
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 53-1620 (1_857)
- 53-1621 (1_858)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_857
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_858
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- June 8, 1953
- Publication
- 1_858 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on June 9, 1953, page nine.
- Physical Description
- 2 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of members of the Elgin Lodge, 32, I.O.O.F.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 9, 1953, page nine, 1_858: “Ten of 11 members of Elgin Lodge, 32, I.O.O.F., were present Monday night at a special ceremony when Past Grand Master C. A. Hutcheson, of London, Ont., presented them with 50-year jewels. The 11 men represent a membership totaling 611 years. Dean of them all was John Grimstead, 91, who has been with the Order 69 years. He is seen seated in front at the left. Others (seated left to right) are: George E. Brown; Sam Joliffe; Thomas Cox. Standing at rear: James Stewart; George Cook; Fred Hill; Foster Cook; Frank Axford; George Bloye. Absent through illness is George Grant.”
- 1_858 was scanned.
- 1_857 was not scanned because it is a duplicate.
- Name Access
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elgin Lodge No. 32, St. Thomas
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B5 5_6
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