Endowment Department of the Southern District Grand Tent No.1 membership certificate
Content Description
This collection of the membership certificate of Eliza Braxton to the Southern District Grand Tent No.1 J.R. Giddings and Jollifee Union. This certifies that Braxton was part of the Iola Tent No.74 of Richmond, Virginia. The United Order of Tents was formed in 1867 in Richmond by Annette M. Lanes and Harriet R. Taylor, two former enslaved women. This secret society provided aid to the African American Community.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Puchased, 26 June 2020.
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Handle gently. Certificate torn at the fold.
Dates
- 1911
Creator
- United Order of Tents (Organization)
Extent
.03 Cubic Feet (Contains 1 letter sized folder.)
Inventory
1 cert