Knights of Malta Records, 1897-1901
Collection Overview
Title: Knights of Malta Records, 1897-1901
ID: OGLMC1214
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/15/1990
Subjects: Organizational Records
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
The order known as the Knights of Malta was established in Jerusalem in 1048. The Order's original duties were to care for sick and wounded Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, and to assist the poor. It was chartered in the United States in 1889 with headquarters in Philadelphia.
A commandery was organized in Grand Forks in 1899 under the leadership of Judge William H. Becker. He held the title of Supreme Organizer. Becker helped to organize other commanderies in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota soon after.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Judy Gram, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 90-1214
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Knights of Malta Records. OGLMC 1214. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in May 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: "Official History of the Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta", ca. 1900
- Folder 2: General information pamphlets and forms, ca. 1900
- Folder 3: Assorted financial materials, 1897-1901
- Folder 4: Membership applications - Grand Forks Commandery, August-December 1899
- Folder 5: Letter to Sir William Becker of Grand Forks from S. Tyng Hill of Philadelphia, 24 November 1899
- Folder 1: "Official History of the Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta", ca. 1900