Talk:Independent Order of Odd Fellows

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There appears to be something on the Internet called the "International Order of Odd Fellows". Is this just a common misnaming, or is it something different? I am going to create a redirect page until I can figure this out. Laconic 20:03, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)

"International" in this context is a misinterpretation of IOOF. Originally "I" means Independent as the order in USA became independent of the English Manchester Unity. On the other hand the order is International, i.e. world-wide, if meant in such a way. MKH, 2 Aug 2005

Hi, I live in the Netherlands, and tonight I was reading or local council booklet on what is in and around our area in terms of social clubs and sports etc. when I came across an advert for the IOOF and the words "Independent Order Of Odd Fellows" so although they are "International", they are still named "Independent". Not sure if ths info is helpful, but I hope soNorthern Light 19:29, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

this article does not state exactly what the organization is, could someone add a /stub tag or /cleanup tag?