This archival object consists of a medal awarded to Ben J. Levy by the Knights of Pythias. The medal was likely presented in New York City in 1880. The medal's inscription identifies Ben J. Levy as the recipient.
Subject: Knights of Pythias
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This ledger contains the membership roster of the Stonewall Jackson Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythias, Greenville, Mississippi, from 1873 to 1928. The roster includes the names, ages, residences, occupations, admission dates, and other details of the lodge members. Many of the listed members were Jewish, reflecting the significant Jewish community in Greenville during this period. The Knights of Pythias was a fraternal order established in 1864, aiming to foster reconciliation between the North and South.
This trade card advertises Straus Bros., clothiers, located on the north side of the square in Paola, Kansas. The card features a unique illustration of a man's face superimposed on the moon, with a boy's body. The background is green. [Leo Straus, a member of the Knights of Pythias, was associated with the business. The family later moved from Kansas.] The back of the card is blank.