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Gavel used by African-American Elks in St. Paul

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Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World Massie, D. S

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Gavel used by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The gavel is made of a sawn-off deer's foreleg. The upper that was held balloons out and is wrapped with silver foil tape, and attached with a braided leather thong. Label taped to center of handle, 'Chap. D. S. Massie / 659 Carroll Ave.'
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Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Hammer (Tool)
  3. Manners & Customs.Social Interaction
  4. Sororal And Fraternal

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