Improved Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Of The World & Daughter Elks

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1898
Founding Place: Cincinnati, OHUSA
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: B. F. Howard, Arthur J. Riggs
Later Headquarters: Various
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper
Updated: Jan 03, 2025