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An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.

1. Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052292
Title:
Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Good Hope Council Member No. 153, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man sits in front of a hanging quilt. The ribbon fastened to his jacket collar indicates he is the 153rd Good Hope Council member for the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics, an American fraternal order. It began as a youth affiliation of the Order of United American Mechanics, but seceded to become its own organization and eventually absorbed its parent order. Originally, it was an Anti-Catholic, Nativist group, but eventually abandoned this position and became a general fraternal benefit society open to people regardless of creed, race or sex.
Two young men pose in their team uniforms. The player to the right is holding a baseball bat.

2. Frank's Run Baseball Players, Center Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052303
Title:
Frank's Run Baseball Players, Center Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Two young men pose in their team uniforms. The player to the right is holding a baseball bat.
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.

3. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.

IDNO:
052349
Title:
Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.
The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.

4. Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052352
Title:
Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.