1912 New England Order Of Protection Payment Receipt Postal Card - Winchendon Massachusetts - Worcester County - Newport Rhode Island - One Cent McKinley Square Black Scott UX20 - Machine Duplex Postal Cancel October 9 - Postcard

Antique Original 1912 New England Order Of Protection Payment Receipt Postal Card - Winchendon Massachusetts - Worcester County - Newport Rhode Island - One Cent McKinley Square Black Scott UX20 - Machine Duplex Postal Cancel October 9 - Postcard

The New England Order Of Protection (NEOP) Was Founded In 1887 As A Fraternal Benefit Society In Boston, Massachusetts. 

Originating As A Splinter Group From The Knights And Ladies Of Honor, The NEOP Was Created To Address Financial Challenges Stemming From High Mortality Rates Among Southern Members. 

It Distinguished Itself By Being Inclusive Of Both Men And Women, A Notable Feature At The Time. The Organization Provided Insurance And Other Financial Benefits, Guided By The Principles Of Equity, Benevolence, And Charity. 

At Its Peak, The NEOP Had A Strong Membership Base Across New England. However, Like Many Fraternal Societies, It Experienced Decline During The Great Depression And Ultimately Merged With The Woodmen Of The World In 1969, Ensuring The Continuation Of Its Legacy Through The Preservation Of Its Records.

Measures Approx. 5-1/2" Wide by 3-1/4" Tall

In Good Antique Condition - Some Staining / Paper Toning Due To Age, Reverse Pencil Writing And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Postal Card

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