Order of Pythian Sisters

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Panorama photograph of members of the Pythian Sisterhood, who were women relatives of Knights of Pythias. This organization had its own ritual and officers parallel with the Knights of Pythias. Photo taken at the Lowell High School

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Certificate of Alternate Supreme Representative from the Supreme Temple Pythian Sisters, belonging to Sabrina Leacy. The certificate was issued in Massachusetts in 1949, is written with black ink, and has a small black border surrounding the text.

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Certificate belonging to Sabrina A. Leacy of the Supreme Temple Pythian Sisters. Sabrina was elected to serve as Supreme Representative after having been Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters in the grand jurisdiction of Massachusetts. The certificate was issued in Massachusetts in 1951, is writen in black ink, and has a small, black border surrounding the text.

Scope and Contents Manuscript diary of Mrs. Florence M. Flieler, Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters. The diary describes Mrs. Flieler's first five months in office after her installation as Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters in 1925. It includes descriptions of visits with other Pythian Sisters in various towns in California, gifts received, and personal accounts of degrees given, initiating candidates, socializing, chicken dinners, impressions of hosting Pythian Sisters and Brothers, description of degree...

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Collection includes correspondence between Ida M. Nevers of the Order of Pythian Sisters, Grand Temple of Maine, and The Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin regarding the Invocation Benediction for the 1958 joint Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Memorial Service. Most likely were Goodwin's records as the carbon copy of his reply to Nevers is included. Also includes Lodge Prayer, program materials for the service, and a newspaper clipping about the event.

Scope and Contents The collection includes membership cards, receipts, and correspondence in regards to the Leacy and Duncan families' membership in various fraternal organizations. The papers of Sabrina A. Leacy, a Past Grand Chief of the Pythian Sister for the state of Massachusetts, date from 1949-1962 and consist of certificates, payment slips, and a meeting notice letters for Pythian Sisters and the Rebekahs. Gertrude and Oscar Duncan records show their involvement with the Independent Order of Odd...

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The letter contains a list of twenty members of the Pythian Sisters that may be selected for something not stated in the letter.

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Letter written by Edna Weber, a member of the Pythian Sisters, to Ruby Duncan, regarding the previous Past Chief's Meeting and her vacation plans.