Early History

These files focus on detailing the first 25 years of the Order’s existence. Much of this material came from the records of Supreme Secretary and later historian Daniel Colwell and incorporator William Geary.

Some items in this collection include this application for associate membership in the Order dating from the 1890s and a Knights of Columbus “Prospectus” from 1899.

§	Anti-Catholicism

§	Cardinal Gibbons Statue

§	Catholic Church Hierarchy

§	Catholic University

§	Christopher Columbus

§	Columbian Squires

§	Early History

§	Father Michael J. McGivney

§	Historical Commission

§	Publications

§	Reconstruction

§	Roman Playgrounds

§	St. Mary’s Church

§	State and Local Councils

§	Supreme Office Buildilng

§	World War I

§	World War II