Patrons of Husbandry certificate
Collection — Folder: S2132
Identifier: S2132
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two photostat copies of the Patron of Husbandry certificate given to the Otter Creek Grange of Vigo County, Indiana. The certificate was issued by the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry and signed at Washington, D.C. on May 4, 1874. It was received and signed by the State Grange of Indiana on February 2, 1875.
Dates
- 1874-1875
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry was founded in December 1867 and incorporated in January 1873. A family and community organization with its roots in agriculture, members live in rural, suburban and urban communities. On January 27, 1874, the National Grange granted a dispensation to organize a Subordinate Grange at Otter Creek, Vigo County, Indiana. A few months later, on May 4th, the Otter Creek Grange was issued its charter.
Sources:
Information found within the collection.
The National Grange. " About Us: Our Roots." Accessed January 6, 2021. https://www.nationalgrange.org/about-us/history.
Sources:
Information found within the collection.
The National Grange. " About Us: Our Roots." Accessed January 6, 2021. https://www.nationalgrange.org/about-us/history.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of two copies of one certificate.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from the Library of Indiana University on 1933/02/02.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/01/08 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2021/01/08 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- Patrons of Husbandry certificate
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
