United Order of Tents of J. R. Giddings & Jollifee Union

Founding Era | Year: Civil War era (1861-1879) | 1865
Founding Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Annetta M. Lane, Harriet R. Taylor
Geographic Scope: Cross-regions
Gender Organization: Women Only
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order
Civic Engagement: Civil War/Reconstruction involvement, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Involved in women's rights or suffrage efforts, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Ritual, Convention proceedings or event program, Badge picture, Member personal story, Group picture
Updated: Mar 20, 2025