Order of the Eastern Star

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Letter from Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin, Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Illinois, to Mrs. Mary E. Falkner, Grand Matron of Grand Chapter of Vermont, dated Sept. 4, 1879.

Pitkin wrote to inquire if Falkner intends to attend the Fifth Annual Meeting of Order Eastern Star, held on October 7, 1879.

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Included is a letter with envelope, dated December 28, 1906, and a postal card with a postmark of May 10, 1906.

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24 Masonic program announcements from various Masonic organizations (Wollaston Lodge, Boston Council for Royal and Select Masters, Mt. Wollaston Royal Arch, and Wollaston Chapter no. 156 Order of the Eastern Star) sent to Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Healey.

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Memorial booklet issued in memory of Clara E. Williams, with a page listing Order of the Eastern Star, No. 173; Pythian Sisters, No. 226; and Rebekah Lodge, No. 518 as fraternal orders attending, and a note to "take no part" for K.K.K. Court 14, Indianapolis. Williams' date of birth is recorded as October 10, 1866 and a patent date of 1904 is printed on the inside cover.

Scope and Contents This panorama photograph includes a wide-angle view of fraternal parade floats, drawn by horse in a rural village common. In the background are many horse-drawn conveyances and several automobiles. Inscribed on the bottom in white ink is "I. Barrenther/ New York." The first float has a smoking cook stove; the second float is sponsored by IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellow) Rochester Lodge, No. 66; the third float is sponsored by the Rebekahs (IOOF). The fourth float is sponsored by the...

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Newburyport Masonic Temple Association records include records from King Cyrus Chapter, Commandery, No. 3, Laurel Hill Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Sand T. John's Lodge. This records are the most likely the papers of the secretary, Harry Bayley.