Fraternal organizations

Unidentified men are seen surrounding a postcard container which includes a sign that reads: "Help Yourself to the Smokes, No Charge." Identification with the photo indicates that this is one of eight postcard containers in the writing room of the Knights of Columbus headquarters during an American Legion gathering, Cours la Reine, Paris, France. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men and women are shown lining up in front what is identified as the distributing room at the Knights of Columbus headquarters during an American Legion gathering, Paris, France. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

A group of unidentified men and women are shown standing in the Suresnes cemetery at the time located just outside of Paris, France. Soldiers, including American men, who died in World War I are buried there. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927. The man on the far right is wearing a Knights of Columbus arm band.

A group of unidentified men are seen gathered around a table. Identification reads "on 'Hut' opening day, Sept. 10th, 1927, Paris". A large KC (Knights of Columbus) sign is on the wall as well as an American flag and other flags are in view. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time.

Interior view of a group of men and women standing or sitting in a meeting/activity room. Identified as "the closing hour of the K.C. [Knights of Columbus] Hut, 7 p.m." The location is believed to be Paris, France. Some of those in view have medals pinned to their coats. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time.

View of men seated at a banquet table dressed formally including some in military attire as well as religious. Identified as a dinner for the officers of the American Legion by Commander Hearn. This photograph is a part of others associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris at this time. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.

Alpha Iota Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity of Illinois Wesleyan University. John F. Melby is shown in the sixth row, third from left.

Good quality color snapshot of former President Harry S. Truman (right) riding in car beside Frank Land, founder of the Order of De Moley and potentate of the Shrine. They are in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They are wearing Shrine fezes.

President Harry S. Truman (right) receives the Golden Anniversary Civic Award of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in recognition of "Gratitude for his contributions to the welfare of our country and its citizens" at a White House ceremony. DeVere Watson, Grand Worthy Vice President of the Eagles (left), made the presentation.

Vice President Harry S. Truman attended Easter Sunrise services at Arlington National Cemetery that were sponsored by the Knights Templar. The three men in the front are, from left to right, Admiral Ernest J. King, Charles N. Orr, and Vice President Harry S. Truman. Others in the background are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Volume 1.