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The Ancient Order of Foresters was founded in 1834 although it originated as the Royal Foresters in the previous century. The order is a friendly society devoted to assisting members in need. It expanded rapidly and reached Canada, the United States, South Africa, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand: "courts" were branches. The primary court was in Leeds. The Foresters Friendly Society continues its work to this day.
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Transferred from Senate House Library.
GB 0096 MS1162 1863 Fonds 1 item Ancient Order of Foresters
The Ancient Order of Foresters was founded in 1834 although it originated as the Royal Foresters in the previous century. The order is a friendly society devoted to assisting members in need. It expanded rapidly and reached Canada, the United States, South Africa, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand: "courts" were branches. The primary court was in Leeds. The Foresters Friendly Society continues its work to this day.
Transferred from Senate House Library.
Senate House Library.
Certificate of Ancient Order of Foresters membership for Edward Papsworth of the Widows and Orphans branch (court number 1840), Jun 1863.
1 item
Open for research. 24 hours advance notice must be given
May be copied.
English
Glass-framed certificate
Fonds level description is also on the ULRLS on-line archives catalogue.
General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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Senate House Library.
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Certificate of Ancient Order of Foresters membership for Edward Papsworth of the Widows and Orphans branch (court number 1840), Jun 1863.
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Open for research. 24 hours advance notice must be given
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May be copied.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Fonds level description is also on the ULRLS on-line archives catalogue.
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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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