Knights of Columbus of Indiana collection
Collection
Identifier: V573
Scope and Contents
This collection includes six scrapbooks from the Knights of Columbus of Indiana ranging from 1918 May-1920 January regarding World War I war efforts and activities within the organization. Volumes include detailed biographical information of its members, photographs, correspondence, clippings and event programs.
Dates
- 1918 May-1920 Jan.
Creator
- Knights of Columbus (Organization)
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
On March 29, 1882, the organization was officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
On June 25, 1899 the first Council #437 was instituted in Indianapolis. By the end of their first decade as an Indiana organization, the Knights of Columbus had a total of 48 Councils and 7,200 members. Following World War II, an expansion period occurred and membership jumped to 2,300 with 69 councils. Currently, the organization has 186 Councils and over 33,000 members.
Sources:
Knights of Columbus: http://www.kofc.org/en/index.html
Indiana State Council K of C: http://www.indianakofc.org/
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
On June 25, 1899 the first Council #437 was instituted in Indianapolis. By the end of their first decade as an Indiana organization, the Knights of Columbus had a total of 48 Councils and 7,200 members. Following World War II, an expansion period occurred and membership jumped to 2,300 with 69 councils. Currently, the organization has 186 Councils and over 33,000 members.
Sources:
Knights of Columbus: http://www.kofc.org/en/index.html
Indiana State Council K of C: http://www.indianakofc.org/
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by volume number.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a transfer from the Indiana Division in 2013.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/06/14 by Bethany Fiechter. EAD finding aid created 2016/06/14 by Bethany Fiechter.
Creator
- Knights of Columbus (Organization)
- Title
- Knights of Columbus of Indiana collection
- 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
