Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive digest of the laws governing the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) as of September 1863. Titled "I.O.O.F. Digest of the Laws of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows," it includes the constitution, laws, and rules of order of the R.W. Grand Lodge of the United States.
A valuable historical resource for understanding the legal and organizational structure of one of the major fraternal organizations in 19th-century America, this volume offers insights into the social and regulatory frameworks that governed its members. Researchers and historians interested in fraternalism, American social history, and the evolution of organizational law will find this digest an essential reference.
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