Fraternal Order Group Photo
Title
Fraternal Order Group Photo
Description
Omaha was home to a wide range of black fraternal groups. The Elks and Masons were particularly strong in the city during the mid-twentieth century. Fraternal groups provided a social outlet, as well as opportunities for community betterment. Masons were well-known for their distinctive hats, also called a “fez.”
Source
Great Plains Black History Museum, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Format
still image
Type
image
Coverage
Omaha (Neb.)
Collection
Citation
“Fraternal Order Group Photo,” History Harvest, accessed December 26, 2024, https://historyharvest.unl.edu/items/show/722.