Elks (Fraternal order)
Dates
- Existence: 1868-
Biography
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (est. 1868) is an American fraternal order.
The Elks organization was founded in New York City on February 16, 1868, under the name "Jolly Corks" by 15 actors, entertainers and others associated with the theater. This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship." The B.P.O.E. went on to gain thousands of members over its 150 year history, expand to a network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the United States and is a generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships.
Citation:
50th anniversary, 1901-1951, Lodge No. 640, B.P.O.E., 1951: p. 3 (B.P.O. Elks) p. 4 (B. & P. Order of Elks) p. 5 (Elks) p. 23 (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Order of Elks)Encyclopedia of associations, 1978: v. 1, p. 903 (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE); founded 1868)
LC in OCLC, 7/22/85 (hdg.: Elks, Benevolent and Protective Order of; usage: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Order of Elks; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America; Elks)
The Elks National Memorial, 1931: t.p. (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A.) p. 11 (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America)
Elks.org, via WWW, June 27, 2019 (founded: Feb 16, 1896; called "Jolly Corks"; charitable foundation; 150+ year history)
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Elks program
Printed programs which outline Flag Day celebrations at the Utah State Capitol.
Lodge No. 849 photograph album
Contains twelve black-and-white photographs and photograph copies of the original album. Pictured are members of Elks fraternal order from Lodge No. 849 on their way to the Elks' convention in Portland, Oregon. Also contains a picture of a monument dedicated to the pioneers that crossed the Oregon Trail. Dated approximately 1925.