MS 172 - Patrons of Husbandry. Ohio State Grange: Wingston Grange #2627

Title	MS 172 - Patrons of Husbandry. Ohio State Grange: Wingston Grange #2627
Subject	Agriculture
Introduction	The records of Wingston Grange #2627, Liberty Township, Wood County, Ohio, consist of approximately .5 linear ft. of record books, a roll book, and miscellaneous papers, dating from 1936 through 1979. The collection was transferred to the Center for Archival Collections through the cooperation of the Grange and Ralph Seiler during June 1981. This register was prepared by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts, Center for Archival Collections, March, 1991. No restrictions exist on the the use of this collection.
Agency History	The Grange, organized on a national, state, county, and local level, combines fraternity, ritual, and business with cultural and educational programs. Women have been admitted from the beginning as equal members, and a juvenile grange promotes total family participation in this organization. The Wingston Grange received dispensation to organize by the National Grange on January 13, 1936, with official enrollment with the Ohio State Grange on January 15. There were 38 names in the list of charter members in the first roll book of March 23, 1936.
Scope and Content	This collection of Grange records will prove useful to those researchers interested in agricultural and rural studies. While the minutes in the record books are incomplete, they provide information on officers, membership, dues, programs, and business conducted. However, this information is in more of an outline format than narrative and thus lacks great detail. The roll book provides information on members, their addresses, and occupations. The few membership applications give some information on members, their name, age, and occupation.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS MINUTE BOOKS (RECORD BOOKS) January 24, 1938-October 27, 1941, July 16, 1945-October 23, 1972 Arranged chronologically Subordinate Grange Record books; includes officers roll call, committee and business agent reports, bills and receipts, motions and resolutions, program and social activities, membership induction and members sick or in distress. ROLL BOOK March 23, 1936-January 1949 Includes member's name, address, and occupation. MEMBERSHIP RECORDS February 26, 1938-May 11, 1959 Arranged chronologically Application forms for membership, includes name, age, and occupation of applicant. LEGAL DOCUMENTS CHARTER January 15, 1936 Wingston Grange dispensation to organize by the National Grange LEASES March 1, 1951 Lease agreement between the Liberty Township Local School District and the Wingston Grange for rental of property for a Grange Hall INSURANCE POLICY January 11, 1937 Insurance policy with the Ohio State Grange Mutual Insurance Association covering the Grange regalia and other Grange equipment for $100 PRINTED MATERIAL CERTIFICATES 1953-1959, 1962-1979 Distinguished Service Roll certificates presented to the Grange, "by reason of the prompt and faithful service performed by their secretary, Mrs. Clyde Robinson"
Inventory	Box 1 Folders Subordinate Grange Record Book, January 24, 1938-October 27, 1941 Subordinate Grange Record Book, July 16, 1945-July 11, 1949 Subordinate Grange Record Book, July 25, 1949-September 14, 1953 Subordinate Grange Record Book, September 28, 1953-August 12, 1957 Subordinate Grange Record Book, August 26, 1957-August 27, 1962 Box 2 Folders Subordinate Grange Record Book, September 10, 1962-February 12, 1968 Subordinate Grange Record Book, February 26, 1968-October 23, 1972 Roll book, March 23, 1936-January 1948 Membership records, February 26, 1938-May 11, 1959 Charter, January 15, 1936 Lease, March 1, 1951 Insurance policy, January 11, 1937 Distinguished Service Roll certificates, 1953-1959, 1962-1979