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History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
A historical sketch tracing the Elks origin in New York City from the Jolly Corks founded by theater folk in 1867 to the 1898 reorganization as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It covers Charles Vivian, early officers, growth to 1000 lodges and 200,000 members, charitable aims, nurse aid, and notable memorials including Vivian’s reinterment in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Algernon Sidney Vivian
New York City
Bob Butler
American Theater
Broadway
Vivian
England
Jolly Corks
Charles A.S. Vivian
Richard R. Steirly
Wm. Carleton
Henry Vauderme
William Sherpard
Edgard T. Pratt
William L. Bowron
Harry Qos
Order of Elks
Vandermark
Barnvum
Goldsmith
Baffon
Elks
Grand Judge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Charles Vivian
Lst
H.R. Sieiriy
William Carleton
H. Vandermarkter
Wiliam Sheppard
Leadville
Col
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Brothers of the Order
Charles Vivian Wrere
Birks
Bostoir Lodge
Mount Hope Cemetery
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Llnh
Mystlete
Telidwshp
Scarcsly Cay
Fimda
Ang the Relat
Galveston
The
Key West
Senitts
San Diego
Cal
Portand
Order
Ellis
United Effort
San Antonio
West
Commerce Street