Episode 132 - The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: From Its Origins to Modern-Day Practices
04/27/23 • 37 min
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Fraternal organizations have a long and rich history throughout the world and especially in America. This week Jennie and Dianne begin a new series of episodes dedicated to the many fraternal organizations whose symbols often grace headstones and who even have cemeteries of their own. In this episode they discover the secrets and history of one of the world's oldest fraternal organizations, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Join them as they delve into the Ordinary Extraordinary origins, rituals, and values of this unique brotherhood. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of Friendship, Love and Truth.
Resources used to Research this episode include:
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Home." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "History." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/history/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Ross, Theo A. "History of American Odd Fellowship." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Our Mission." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/about/our-mission/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Raymond, Chris. "Cemetery Symbols." https://www.funeralhelpcenter.com. 1 Sep. 2020. www.funeralhelpcenter.com/cemetery-headstone-symbols-three-chain-links/#:~:text=The%20three%2Dlink%20chain%20is,represent%20friendship%2C%20love%20and%20truth. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Wolfe, J. Kevin. "Fraternal Societies and the Business of Death ." https://wolfewithane.com. 11 Apr. 2021. wolfewithane.com/secret-societies-and-death. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Miller, George. "America’s Fraternal Brotherhood ." https://postcardhistory.net. 21 Oct. 2021. postcardhistory.net/2021/10/americas-fraternal-brotherhood/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Kreuger, Bill. "American Fraternalism in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries." https://www.thesquaremagazine.com. 1 June 2022. www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/article/202211american-fraternalism-in-the-19th-and-early-20th-centuries/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Fraternal organizations have a long and rich history throughout the world and especially in America. This week Jennie and Dianne begin a new series of episodes dedicated to the many fraternal organizations whose symbols often grace headstones and who even have cemeteries of their own. In this episode they discover the secrets and history of one of the world's oldest fraternal organizations, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Join them as they delve into the Ordinary Extraordinary origins, rituals, and values of this unique brotherhood. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of Friendship, Love and Truth.
Resources used to Research this episode include:
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Home." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "History." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/history/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Ross, Theo A. "History of American Odd Fellowship." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Our Mission." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/about/our-mission/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Raymond, Chris. "Cemetery Symbols." https://www.funeralhelpcenter.com. 1 Sep. 2020. www.funeralhelpcenter.com/cemetery-headstone-symbols-three-chain-links/#:~:text=The%20three%2Dlink%20chain%20is,represent%20friendship%2C%20love%20and%20truth. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Wolfe, J. Kevin. "Fraternal Societies and the Business of Death ." https://wolfewithane.com. 11 Apr. 2021. wolfewithane.com/secret-societies-and-death. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Miller, George. "America’s Fraternal Brotherhood ." https://postcardhistory.net. 21 Oct. 2021. postcardhistory.net/2021/10/americas-fraternal-brotherhood/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Kreuger, Bill. "American Fraternalism in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries." https://www.thesquaremagazine.com. 1 June 2022. www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/article/202211american-fraternalism-in-the-19th-and-early-20th-centuries/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
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Jennie and Dianne are joined this week by special guest, author and historian Doris McCraw, who wrote the book "Under the Stone: Early Women Doctors in Evergreen Cemetery". They discuss the pioneering women doctors from the 1800s who made an impact on the field of medicine despite facing incredible challenges and obstacles. Seven of these Ordinary Extraordinary women are buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn more about their legacies and stories that have often been left out of the history books.
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Episode 132 - The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: From Its Origins to Modern-Day Practices
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Fraternal organizations have a long and rich history throughout the world and especially in America. This week Jennie and Dianne begin a new series of episodes dedicated to the many fraternal organizations whose symbols often grace headstones and who even have cemeteries of their own. In this episode they discover the secrets and history of one of the world's oldest fraternal organizations, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Join them as they delve into the Ordinary Extraordinary origins, rituals, and values of this unique brotherhood. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of Friendship, Love and Truth.
Resources used to Research this episode include:
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Home." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "History." https://odd-fellows.org/. odd-fellows.org/history/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Ross, Theo A. "History of American Odd Fellowship." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Grand Lodge, The Sovereign. "Our Mission." https://odd-fellows.org. odd-fellows.org/about/our-mission/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Raymond, Chris. "Cemetery Symbols." https://www.funeralhelpcenter.com. 1 Sep. 2020. www.funeralhelpcenter.com/cemetery-headstone-symbols-three-chain-links/#:~:text=The%20three%2Dlink%20chain%20is,represent%20friendship%2C%20love%20and%20truth. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Wolfe, J. Kevin. "Fraternal Societies and the Business of Death ." https://wolfewithane.com. 11 Apr. 2021. wolfewithane.com/secret-societies-and-death. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Miller, George. "America’s Fraternal Brotherhood ." https://postcardhistory.net. 21 Oct. 2021. postcardhistory.net/2021/10/americas-fraternal-brotherhood/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
Kreuger, Bill. "American Fraternalism in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries." https://www.thesquaremagazine.com. 1 June 2022. www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/article/202211american-fraternalism-in-the-19th-and-early-20th-centuries/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2023.
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