Beverly's initial identification of this photo was only that it was an Onton fraternal group. We contacted Louise Fleming, author of The Heyday of Onton and Louise has offered her expert opinion that the photo is that of members of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The different scarfs and banners represent the "degree" which the member has attained.
This project was inspired by the terrific
Sumner County TN Family Album.
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