FORWARD Memories of our growing up years are one of the most valuable treasures a person possesses. Our share of the work is mentioned here but not the happy care-free times of our childhood. These records have been compiled to help our dozens and dozens of brothers and sisters recall the years we were just one large family, a bond that can never be broken. Signed; Mrs. Lillie Franke Traylor, Birmingham (Victor E.) Mrs. Sarah DeFreese, Birmingham (Ira B.) Mrs. Pearl Corley, Birmingham (W.A.) Mr. Theron Shaw, Parrish, Alabama All records are compiled from the Journals of "The Rebecca Assembly, IOOF of Alabama." Starting with the reports when the Home was opened in 1909, and ending when the Home was closed in 1937. These journals remain in possession of the Assembly Secretary: Mrs. W.T. Traylor, Sr., Birmingham, Alabama. Sec. 1964 Reports of Home Committee May, 1910 September 1909: "It is hereby ordered that the keeping up and looking after, the kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, linens, bedding, etc., be turned over to the Rebecca Home Committee, after the Home is in operation." "I am requested to ask you if you will kindly furnish and sell some kind of souvenirs at the dedication of the IOOF Home, which will take place in May, 1910, at Cullman, Alabama. In this way with a little cost a nice sum can be realized for the benefit of the Home. There are thirty seven little orphans to be cared for--to be made men and women of and at the present time eight old infirmed brothers and sisters. I am very proud of the willingness to assist in this grand work."