Ancient Order of Gleaners, Primrose Arbor record books, 1906-1917, 1928-1935

Summary

Creator:

Ancient Order of Gleaners. Primrose Arbor (Calvin, Mich.)

Abstract:

A fraternal society that provided benefits and funds to members in need. Primrose Arbor was a Black chapter of the Gleaners. Minutes of meetings, lists of members, and financial accounts.

Extent:

3 volumes

Language:

English

Call Number:

86306 BD

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff in October 2020

Background

Scope and Content:

Minutes of meetings, lists of members, and financial accounts.

Biographical / Historical:

The Ancient Order of Gleaners was founded in 1894 by Michigan farmer Grant Slocum and other like-minded farmers as a fraternal benevolent society. The organization provided financial assistance and other benefits to its members and their families in need. The original chapter, or Arbor, was the Almer Arbor, based in Caro, Michigan. Primrose Arbor of Calvin, Michigan was a Black Arbor of the Gleaners.

Today, Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a non-profit fraternal benefit society with multiple chapters across the Midwest and in Florida.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Donor no. 1043 and by Esther Sanders (donor no. 4963 )

Rules or Conventions:

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Subjects

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Subjects:

African Americans -- Michigan.
African Americans -- Societies, etc.

Names:

Ancient Order of Gleaners. Primrose Arbor (Calvin, Mich.)

Places:

Cass County (Mich.)
Calvin (Mich. : Township)
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1901-1910.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1911-1920.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1921-1930.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 1931-1940.
Michigan -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.