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Improved Order of Red Men (Berlin, Md.) records

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(1900s)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2009.091
Creator(s) Improved Order of Red Men; Unknown
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Language(s) English
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Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Unknown, 2009.
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Abstract

The Improved Order of Red Men contains the certificate of the ratification of the resolutions of respect brought forth by the Order of the Red Men to the White Eagle Chapter from Berlin, Maryland. The certificate was sent in memory of John Bethards.

Administrative History

The Improved Order of Red Men traces its origins back to 1765 and is descended from the Sons of Liberty. These patriots concealed their identities and worked "underground" to help establish freedom and liberty in the early Colonies. They patterned themselves after the great Iroquois Confederacy and its democratic governing body. Their system, with elected representatives to govern tribal councils, had been in existence for several centuries. 
After the War of 1812 the name was changed to the Society of Red Men and in 1834 to the Improved Order of Red Men. They kept the customs and terminology of Native Americans as a basic part of the fraternity. Some of the words and terms may sound strange, but they soon become a familiar part of the language for every member. The Improved Order of Red Men (IORM) is similar in many ways to other major fraternal organizations in the United States. 
Legally, The Improved Order of Red Men is a patriotic fraternity chartered by Congress. It is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring a greater love for the United States of America and the principles of American Liberty. http://www.redmen.org/redmen/rm_info.htm
 

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Subject Terms

  • Corporate Names
    • Improved Order of Red Men
  • Personal Names
    • Bethards, John ( )
  • Location Terms
    • Berlin (Md.)

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