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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

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.

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.
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:
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671