Origins and Meanings of the Three Links

In this evolving research piece, I explore the many possible origins of the Three Links. They all have their merits and perhaps one of them is the truth. I also try to delve into the more esoteric symbolism behind the image and the lessons it has to teach us as we contemplate it. Much of this piece is up for interpretation and I welcome any dialogue on this subject.

Fraternal Art Symposium

Secrecy

SECRECY https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044105550446;view=1up;seq=578 The Symbol, and Odd Fellow’s magazine. v.3 (1844) page 554. Some people speak out against Odd Fellows because they assume there are secrets the Order will never reveal except to members. We admit that secrecy is imposed upon our lodges and we believe secrecy is necessary and no sin. If we consider secrecy […]

Organizing Lodges

Organizing Lodges The Ark, and Odd fellows’ western magazine : a monthly … V9-10 1852-1853. Page 378 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435051150662;view=1up;seq=384 We have a few words of advice to members and petitioners trying to organize new Lodges. There are instances where Lodges have been started in flourishing and business towns which have barely survived by having only the […]

One of the Things We’re Up To

One of the things we’re up to: Your Conductor has spent a lot of time perusing back issues of 19th century Odd Fellows publications. “The Ark,” and “The Odd Fellows Casket,” are two fine examples of 19th century Odd Fellows publications. However, reading them can be quite cumbersome for the modern reader. What your Conductor […]