Summary Information
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, La Crosse Lodge, No. 300 Records
1958-1969
1915-1969
- Elks (Fraternal order). La Crosse Lodge, No. 300.
MSS 136
0.2 cubic feet (1 archives box)
La Crosse Public Library (Map)
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, La Crosse Lodge, No. 300 was founded Apr. 4, 1895, moved several times (within La Crosse) to accomodate changing numbers of membership, and raised money for charitable work that focused on people with cerebral palsy. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order and include by-laws, rules of order, social and community welfare committee correspondence and meeting minutes related to the Elks.
English
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Acquisitions Information
Purchased from the Ken Jenkerson Estate.
(Accession No. 2003.039)
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, La Crosse Lodge, No. 300 Records, MSS 136, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Processing Information
Processed by Benjamin H. Lang, June 2012.
Arrangement
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, La Crosse Lodge, No. 300 Records are arranged alphabetically by topic.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of by-laws, rules of order, social and community welfare committee correspondence, and meeting minutes related to the Elks.
Historical Note
| 4-6-1895 |
A Lodge was founded with a banquet at Cameron House, and H.E. Pierpont was hailed as the first Exalted Ruler.
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| 6-15-1895 |
The Lodge leased Gund's Hall on 4th and Jay Streets.
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| 1904 |
The headquarters were moved to the Linker Building on 4th and Main Streets.
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| 1907 |
The headquarters were moved to the old La Crosse Theatre Building on 5th Avenue South.
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| 5-13-1911 |
the Lodge planned to occupy a new building at the southeast corner of 5th and State Streets, designed by Percy C. Bentley, at a projected cost of $35,000.
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| 1912 |
A lease was taken on the building at 5th and State Streets.
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| 4-28-1921 |
The building at 5th and State Streets was purchased.
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| 3-31-1930 |
Indebtness in the building at 5th and State Streets was paid.
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| 1924-1925 |
The Elks raised $10,000 toward a Pettibone Island bathing beach and bathhouse project, would cost $28,545 in total.
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| 1939 |
The Elks provided funds for constructing an outdoor swimming area at Camp Decorah, giving area Boy Scouts a 220 by 120 foot pool.
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| 1958 |
A second floor Bar and Dining Room was remodeled.
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| 1963 |
The outside of the building was renovated.
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| 1966 |
The first floor was remodeled, to add a dining room, bar, and elevator.
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| 1968 |
May 1968 the Elks founded a non-profit Wisconsin corporation to aid children with cerebral palsy as their major state project.
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| 1970 |
75th Anniversary of the La Crosse B.P.O.E. 300 Elks Lodge.
The annual Seal Program in December provided one of the major sources of revenue.
The "365 club" was also expected to provide substantial income, each member was asked to contribute $3.65, "a penny a day" for crippled children.
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| 5-2-1980 |
The state organization spent about $300,000 in various charitable causes, including $125,000 for crippled children programs.
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| 5-23-1982 |
The Lodge had a "loan closet" at Gunderson Clinic with $3,000 to $4,000 worth of appliances for people with cerebral palsy.
"Loan closet" money was raised with dues and a $5 a year contribution from Lodge members.
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| 12-24-91 |
The building at 130 5th Avenue North was sold to La Crosse businessman Kenneth P. Smith.
The building was sold because Lodge membership decreased to 360 members, though it had been 1200 at one time.
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| 1995 |
100th Anniversary of Lodge founding in La Crosse.
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| 8-28-1997 |
The Lodge moved its regular meetings from the Imperial Restaurant, 1815 Ward Avenue, to the Lighthouse on Nob Hill, 912 2nd Avenue North, in Onalaska.
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Related Materials
- (366.5 G565 1945)
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Golden jubilee 50th anniversary : La Crosse Elks Lodge no. 300, April 5, 6, 7, 8, 1945
- (Clippings)
- La Crosse-Organizations-Elks Club
- (Ephemera)
- Organizations-Elks
- (Picture File)
- Organizations-Elks Club
Subject Terms
- Elks (Fraternal order). La Crosse Lodge, No. 300.
- Fraternal organizations--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Charitable and social work
Contents List
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Box 1
Folder 1
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By-Laws and Rules of Order, 1915
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Box 1
Folder 2
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By-Laws and Rules of Order, 1929
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Box 1
Folder 3
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Correspondence, undated
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Box 1
Folder 4
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Correspondence, 1961
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Box 1
Folder 5
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Correspondence, 1967
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Box 1
Folder 6
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Correspondence, 1969
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Box 1
Folder 7
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1958
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Box 1
Folder 8
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1959
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Box 1
Folder 9
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1960
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Box 1
Folder 10
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1961
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Box 1
Folder 11
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1962
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Box 1
Folder 12
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1963
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Box 1
Folder 13
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Social & Community Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes, 1964
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