Ancient Order of Hibernians Records
Scope and Contents
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Records consists of the register, roll, and lists of committees. These records, which date from 1900 to 1920, also contain applications, the official statement, correspondence, and programs. Also included are annual reports and financial reports.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1920
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was founded in New York City in May, 1836. It is America’s oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization. The Order was formed to support newly immigrated Irish, both socially, culturally, and economically.
Extent
1.4 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Records contain related to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. These records consist of committees, applications, official statements, and correspondence. These records, which date from 1900 to 1920, also include programs, annual reports and financial reports.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Subject
- Ancient Order of Hibernians (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Records
- Author
- Elizabeth Hambleton
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository