Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary

Founding Era | Year: Early 20th century (1900-1919) | 1909
Founding Place: Mobile, Alabama
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Father John H. Dorsey, Father Samuel J. Kelly, Father Conrad F. Rebesher, Gilbert Faustina, Frank Collins, Francis Trenier
Later Headquarters: New Orleans, LA
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights, Involved with party or electoral politics
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Loan organization, Headquarters building
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Badge picture, Member certificate or dues book, Lodge charter poster, Group picture
Updated: Dec 09, 2024