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Papers, 1864-1910, of the Christian family of Richmond, Va. including letters of Samuel M. Cooper at Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia; Frank Palmer Christian at Woodberry Forest School; and papers of the Richmond Female Humane Association (Leigh St. Orphan Asylum) and the Young Women's Christian Association of Richmond.

Scope and Contents Minute book, 1905-1908 and loose items, 1908 and undated of the Knights of the Church, Puer Lodge No. 1 (Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C.). The religious organization for boys met in the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Orphanage in Goldsboro and at least some of the members were orphans of this I.O.O.F. institution.Recorded are passwords for each year, officers, ranks (like Grand Knight and Knight Secretary), members, attendance, reports, etc. Mentions songs performed...