Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

J. Thomas Hewin to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 5, 1921

Place--Washington, D.C. | Social organizations | Travel

The letterhead has a circular picture of a shepard, sheep, hills, and a star.

J. Thomas Hewin sends notice of an upcoming Board Meeting of the Improved Order of Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem to be held on September 5, 1921.

J. Thomas Hewin, Grand Secretary
Amos Clark, Financial Sec'y
Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem
Foremost Fraternity in America
214 E. Clay Street

Aug, 5th, 1921.

You are hereby notified that the Board of Directors of Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem will convene in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Sept. 5th 1921. You will please start from your home in time to reach your destination for the Board Meeting at 10 A.M. on said date. I have been assured that committees will be on hand at the various stations to meet you. In the event that you do not see anyone who may be on the lookout for you, please go to 1447 W. St., N.W. and ask for Mrs. Lena Wooden, who is Deputy of our order in that place. The sessions of the Order will he held in the Florida Ave., Baptist Church. N.W.

I am, yours in H, F, D.
J. Thomas Hewin
Grand Shepherd

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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