The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) is the largest fraternal organization in the world. The elk was chose in 1868 because it is distinguished, fleet of foot and timorous of wrongdoing. Our four cardinal principles are Charity, Justice, Fidelity and Brotherly Love. An Elk today is an American gentleman. (Kiss) Livermore, California

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) is the largest fraternal organization in the world. The elk was chose in 1868 because it is distinguished, fleet of foot and timorous of wrongdoing. Our four cardinal principles are Charity, Justice, Fidelity and Brotherly Love. An Elk today is an American gentleman. (Kiss) Livermore, California

Bill Owens

c. 1972

Accession Number

271939

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

20.4 × 25.4 cm (8 × 10 in.)

Classification

N/A

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Jill M. Garling and Thomas J. Wilson