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Subject: Odd Fellows

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Billhead - Moss & Brother, Philadelphia, October 1, 1852Billhead - Moss & Brother, Philadelphia, October 1, 1852

Printed advertisement for the Odd Fellows Lodge Text, published by Moss & Brother, located at No. 12 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated October 1, 1852. The advertisement is a broadside and likely part of a stampless envelope. It describes the text, which details the history and traditions of the Order, and encourages lodges to purchase copies.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of a Man in Odd Fellows Garb by Edward Abraham Kusel, Oroville, CaliforniaCarte-de-visite Photograph of a Man in Odd Fellows Garb by Edward Abraham Kusel, Oroville, California

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a man in Odd Fellows regalia, taken by Edward Abraham Kusel in Oroville, California, during the 1870s. The photographer, Edward Abraham Kusel, was an active member of the Odd Fellows. The photograph's reverse side is inscribed: 'E. A. Kusel, Montgomery St., Oroville.' Kusel was a pioneer Jewish settler in northern California's gold country, known for his contributions as a merchant, photographer, and community leader. He imported one of the first sewing machines into California and was instrumental in developing scientifically-based photography methods.

Receipt for Loan from Charity Lodge No. 6, I.O.O.F., Stockton, California, March 22, 1852Receipt for Loan from Charity Lodge No. 6, I.O.O.F., Stockton, California, March 22, 1852

Signed receipt from I. H. Marks to Charity Lodge No. 6, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), Stockton, California, dated March 22, 1852. The receipt acknowledges a $10 loan to Marks to enable him to travel to San Francisco, with a note that repayment is contingent upon his ability. The document is noteworthy for its unusual nature, representing a loan from a Gentile charity to a Jewish individual. Charity Lodge No. 6 was founded on February 7, 1852.

Trade Card for Kempner & Greenberg, ClothiersTrade Card for Kempner & Greenberg, Clothiers

This trade card advertises Kempner & Greenberg, a clothing retailer located in South Bend, Indiana. The front of the card features an illustration of two children dressed as a king and queen, standing on a block that reads “Odd Fellows.” This card appears to have been on display at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati, during 2005. The back of the card is blank.