Please note this mailer was not meant to survive over 100 years. The condition reflects that as there are tears along fold lines. It displays well and is a neat piece of fraternal organization history.

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This original 1920s fraternal ephemera mailer is a rare survivor of American folk and business history. It provides a primary look at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) during its "Golden Age" in the Midwest.

Lodge History & Provenance:

• Direct Mail: Includes the original mailing envelope from Kalamazoo, Michigan, a known center for regalia manufacturers.

• Target Lodge: Addressed to the Secretary of Humboldt Lodge #34 in Humboldt, Nebraska. This lodge was a pillar of the community, having been organized in July 1872.

• Regional Stationery: Features a sample of "Special Lodge Stationery" for Osceola Lodge No. 300 in Le Roy, Michigan, showcasing a detailed engraving of the I.O.O.F. Home in Jackson, Michigan.

Industrial Art & Regalia:

• Engravings: The large fold-out catalog includes detailed illustrations of Obituary Records, Visitors' Registers, Black Books, and high-end Silk and Bullion embroidered sashes.

• Pricing: The pricing (e.g., $1.25 for an Obituary Record) reflects the economic standards of the early 20th century.

Specifications:

• Era: Circa 1920–1928

• Organization: Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.)

• Manufacturer Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Postage: The associated envelope retains a 2-cent stamp, the standard domestic letter rate of the 1920s.