The fonds contains documents created by, pertaining to, or accumulated by, the Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter of the I.O.D.E. in Brandon, Manitoba. Documents include roll books (1959-1979), meeting minutes (1971-1994), guide booklets, correspondence, financial records, service secretary's reports (1959-1990), a service manual, a public relations manual, various newspaper clippings, and a poster outlining the organization's purposes and services. Information pertains to attendance, membership, event planning, fundraising, scholarships and bursaries, and charity organizations. Correspondence includes communication with provincial and national I.O.D.E. organizations. The oldest document is a certificate pertaining to the chapter's establishment in 1914.
The fonds is divided into six series:
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Organizational Information (1914-1998)
The series consists of the I.O.D.E. Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter 308 charter, constitution and by-laws, service manual, public relations manual, and information board documents.
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Roll Books and Memberships (1914-1994)
The series consists of membership roll books and lists.
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Minutes (1971-1994)
The series consists of the minutes of the I.O.D.E. Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter 308 between 1971 and 1994.
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Correspondence (1991-1994)
The series consists of correspondence of I.O.D.E. Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter 308 between 1991 and 1994.
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Auction/Rummage Sales (1977-1985)
The series consists of records pertaining to the annual auction/rummage sale of the I.O.D.E. Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter 308 from 1981 to 1985. Includes newspaper clippings.
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Service Secretary Records (1959-1990)
The series consists of records of the activities of I.O.D.E. Prince Alexander of Teck Chapter 308 including correspondence, financial records, and event information between 1959 and 1990.