Improved Order of Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem

Founding Era | Year: Early 20th century (1900-1919) | 1910
Founding Place: Richmond, Virginia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: J. Thomas Hewin, Benjamin F. Yancey, Ora Stokes Brown
Geographic Scope: Multi-state
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Resisted migration from South, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Ritual, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium, Lodge charter poster, Group picture
Updated: May 29, 2024