South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, an African American fraternal society, established a District in South Carolina during the late 1880’s. In 1903, the South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, District No. 13 (SCGUOOF) was incorporated in South Carolina. Located in Hartsville, SC, notable educator, minister, community leader, and President of Morris College, Professor Henry Hannibal Butler was elected and held the office of District Grand Secretary and National Grand Director from 1909-1948. Professor Butler conducted business from his office, located in the First Colored Presbyterian Church (a.k.a. Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church) on Sixth Street in Hartsville. Thousands of documents, the largest collection in SC, pertaining to SCGUOOF Lodge’s and Household of Ruth’s have been recovered from Professor Butler’s office. These include Membership Applications, Membership Certificates, Beneficiary Payouts, Rosters, Correspondence, Quarterly and Annual Reporting, District Letters, Accounting Ledgers, and more.
The South Carolina Humanities, a not-for-profit organization; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinian’s with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage, awarded a Major Grant to the Hartsville Museum for the opportunity to digitize these documents related to African American history in Hartsville, particularly the life of Professor Henry Hannibal Butler, and the Lodge’s and Household of Ruth’s within SCGUOOF, District No. 13.
The South Carolina State Library has partnered with the Hartsville Museum and Mr. Shawn Cannon, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge No. 13 of the South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, to provide access to digitized documents of the South Carolina Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to support access to South Carolina African American genealogy and history. Educators, researchers, genealogists, and the public are invited to use this content.
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[Lodge Correspondence]
(1956-08-20)Lodge 6206 handwritten correspondence to Sadie D. Brewer regarding dues for Aaron Abraham on August 20, 1956. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1955-06-29)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Sammie Woods and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 29, 1955 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1956-06-16)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Jake Wells and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 16, 1956 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1956-06-16)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Dave Montgomary and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 16, 1956 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1955-06-29)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Richard Jones and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 29, 1955 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1955-06-29)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Harry Jones and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 29, 1955 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1956-09-10)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Thomas David and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on September 10, 1956 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
Application For Membership In District Grand Lodge No. 13 of South Carolina
(1956-06-16)This membership application for Lodge 6206 was completed by Golden Burgess and signed by Joe Robinson and Eddie W. Singleton on June 16, 1956 in Alcolu, South Carolina. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 6070 quarterly report for October, November, and December 1956. Attendance was recorded for 6 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 6070 quarterly report for July, August, and September 1956. Attendance was recorded for 6 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 6070 quarterly report for January, February, and March 1956. Attendance was recorded for 6 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 6070 quarterly report for April, May, and June 1956. Attendance was recorded for 6 lodge members. -
Certificate of Membership in the Charitable Department of District Grand Lodge No. 13
(1956-01-14)Certificate of membership for John H. Boyd for a change of beneficiary to Inez Duncan on January 14, 1956 in Peak, South Carolina. -
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Certificate of Membership in the Charitable Department of District Grand Lodge No. 13
(1956-01-20)Certificate of membership for A.B. Dunlap for a transfer from lodge 5937 to lodge 7899 on January 20, 1956 in Patrick, South Carolina. -
[Lodge Accounting Record]
(1956-01-20)Lodge No. 5937 handwritten accounting record. Dues for Albert Dunlap. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 5825 quarterly report for October, November, and December 1956. Attendance was recorded for 8 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 5825 quarterly report for July, August, and September 1956. Attendance was recorded for 8 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 5825 quarterly report for January, February, and March 1956. Attendance was recorded for 9 lodge members. -
District Grand Lodge No. 13, G.U.O. of O.F. Quarterly Report -- Endowment Department
(1956)Lodge No. 5825 quarterly report for April, May, and June 1956. Attendance was recorded for 9 lodge members.