DIRECTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF NEW ORLEANS
1900 · New Orlean
by [Knights of Pythias]
New Orlean: George Muller & Compan, 1900. 239,[1]pp. including illustrations. Original printed wrappers. Moderate edge wear, tape repairs on verso of front wrapper. Evenly tanned. Good. A directory of fraternal lodges of the Knights of Pythias in New Orleans, with an introduction encouraging members to support each other in business. Founded in 1864, the Pythian order was the first fraternal organization to be chartered by an act of Congress. Built on pro-Union doctrine, its rapid growth in Louisiana and throughout the South offers comment on the role of commerce in reconstruction. (Inventory #: WRCAM32160)