Order of the Sons of Hermann, Cherusker Lodge records
Collection
Identifier: L373
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, financial papers, a minute book, and record books from Cherusker Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Herman in Indianapolis, Indiana, ranging from 1923 to 1961, regarding the organization and its members.
Dates
- 1923-1961
Creator
- Order of the Sons of Hermann (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are primarily in German, with some English.
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 Order of the Sons of Hermann is a German fraternal organization with health and life insurance benefits. It "provides low-cost insurance and mutual aid and has historically promoted the preservation of German language and traditions."
Source:
Items in the collection.
Wikipedia. "Sons of Hermann." Wikipedia.org. Accessed September 21, 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Hermann.
Source:
Items in the collection.
Wikipedia. "Sons of Hermann." Wikipedia.org. Accessed September 21, 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Hermann.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Ray Morgan on 1987/07.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/09/21 by Kori Nell. EAD finding aid created 2016/09/21 by Kori Nell. EAD finding aid revised 2025/03/25 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Order of the Sons of Hermann (Organization)
- Title
- Order of the Sons of Hermann, Cherusker Lodge records
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
