>> I was recently doing research online on the IOGT and came across 
>> reviews of your book which led me to contact you. I am a historian 
>> researching community life on Whidbey Island, Washington State, 
>> during the 1860s, and discovered that an IOGT chapter formed there in 
>> 1866.  [Pretty early for Washington as white settlement did not begin 
>> in earnest here until 1850]. I recently found photos of two of the 
>> groups charter members and I am wondering if you can help me with a 
>> question I have. Both of these individuals were pictured with the 
>> same symbols on their person: a ribbon around their neck with a round 
>> medallion or medal of some kind, with a small key [?]at the bottom of 
>> the ribbon. I have been trying to determine if these were symbols of 
>> IOGT membership and would very much appreciate hearing from you if 
>> you know anything about this. For your information, I will attach 
>> copies of the images.
>>   
>> I very much appreciate any help you can give.
>>  
>> Many thanks!
>>  
>> Theresa L. Trebon
>> Continuum History and Research
>> 10619 Sterling Road
>> Sedro-Woolley, WA  98284
>> 360-856-6532    [log in to unmask]

[I will be glad to forward the picture to anybody who might be able to 
help.  Unfortunately, the list is not set up to send pictures.  DMF]