Elks' Club Christmas Charity Duck Hunt: Photograph

Collection

Identifier: SHL140

Staff Only

Content Description

A black and white photograph of a group of men standing, sitting and kneeling. They are dressed in their outdoor clothes. Duck carcasses are lying on the floor. There is an emblem of the Elk Club in the upper left corner and the title: "Elks' Club Christmas Charity Duck Hunt. Klamath Falls, Oregon. 1924." Each man is assigned a number, and a list on top of the photograph identifies each person. In the center of the photograph a banner names the Klamath Falls B.P.O.E. and the date of 1919.

Dates

Creation: 1924

Biographical / Historical

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) is an American fraternal order, originally founded as a social club in 1868 in New York City. The Klamath Falls Order of the Elks was founded in the beginning of the 20th century, and is located on Main Street.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) : 11" x 8.5"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) is an American fraternal order. Collection consists of a black and white photograph of the members of the Order in Klamath Falls, Oregon, shown after a successful duck hunt for Christmas charity.