ArialI 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.
Arial
ArialI very much appreciate any
help you can give.
ArialMany thanks!
ArialTheresa L. Trebon
ArialContinuum History and Research
Arial10619 Sterling Road
ArialSedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Arial360-856-6532
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[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]