International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons

The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons is a non-denominational Christian philanthropic organization. Its object is expressed in the motto: "The development of Spiritual Life and Stimulation of Christian Activity".[1]

Its members have been active supporting hospitals, homes for the elderly, thrift shops, and child care centers, as well as providing scholarships for people in the health fields, those mastering in divinity, and to Native Americans.[2]

The organization is divided into "Circles" of three or more members; a state or province wide group of "Circles" are called "Branches".[3] The organization at one time had "Unions" and "Chapters".[4]

The Order was based in New York City until 1972, when it moved to its current residence at Chautauqua, New York.[5]

Motto and symbol

The organizations symbol is a silver Maltese cross, and it has a periodical called The Silver Cross.[6]

References

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  4. ↑ Preuss, Arthur A Dictionary of Secret and other Societies St. Louis: B. Herder Book Co. 1924; republished Detroit: Gale Reference Company 1966; p.202
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  6. ↑ Preuss p.202