| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Knights of Equity Records
| | | | Creator: | Knights of Equity | | | | Dates: | 1896-1998 | | | | Abstract: | The Knights of Equity is a Roman Catholic Irish social group first established in Cleveland, Ohio, as the Knights of Equity Supreme Council. It then grew into a national organization. The Cleveland group was active from 1895 to 1905. Three courts were founded in Cleveland, one of which eventually had 5,000 members. After 1905, the group disintegrated in Cleveland, but continued to grow in other cities. In 1954, bylaws first included women in the organization. In 1960, the National Daughters of Erin were officially accepted by the Knights as an auxiliary. The collection consists of copies of the articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, ritual and installation ceremony program, an anniversary booklet, and miscellaneous newsletter copies. | | | | Call #: | MS 4834 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Knights of Equity. | National Daughters of Erin. | Irish -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Irish Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Irish Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Irish Americans -- United States -- Societies, etc. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Irish American women. | Friendly societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | William Andrew Manning Papers
| | | | Creator: | Manning, William Andrew | | | | Dates: | 1867-1873 | | | | Abstract: | The collection consists of six holograph diaries, typescripts of the diaries, miscellaneous documents, and a portion of the history of St. Patrick's Church (Bridge Avenue), written by Manning, which describes life in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1850 when the parish was founded. The diaries offer detailed descriptions of activities at Western Union, Catholic religious practices, and Irish groups in Cleveland. | | | | Call #: | MS 3936 | | | | Extent: | 1.00 linear feet (3 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Manning, William Andrew, 1847-1937. | Manning, Mary Devine, d. 1905. | Western Union Telegraph Co. | St. Patrick's Church (Cleveland, Ohio) | Irish Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Irish Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Irish American wit and humor. | Catholic Church -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Customs and practices. | Catholic Church -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Social life and customs.
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