National Grange

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Printed and manuscript charter for the Northboro Grange, No. 119, also known as The Patrons of Husbandry. This particular grange does not exist in Massachusetts any longer, though there are many other active granges in this state. Signed by both the Master and Secretary of the State Grange and National Grange

Scope and Contents C. J. Bainbridge 1940 Catalog of Grange Supplies for Patrons of Husbandry. It has a green cover with engraving of symbols of Patrons of Husbandry such as sheaf of wheat, rake, scythe, and other farm tools. The catalog includes official badges, emblems, regalia, ballot boxes, seals, Bibles, books and song books, banners, and official supplies such as minute and receipt books. There is also an empty envelope with return address, Patten Hill Farm, Milking Shorthorns, Shelburne Falls, Mass....

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Collection of ephemera from Grange or Order of Patrons of Husbandry, Connecticut. It includes programs, brochures, and pamphlets

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Includes postcards, brochures, regalia catalogs, certificates, member directories, programs, and summons for Masonic and fraternal organizations, as well as postcards and first day covers for the Eastern States Exposition (also known as The Big E).

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Certificate for the Degree of Flora (Grange or Order of the Patrons of Husbandry) issued to John Waterhouse

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This manuscript five-year diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton records her daily account of life in the post-World War II years. She wrote about the daily housework, such as washing, ironing, cleaning, details about the weather, descriptions of berrying, canning, pickling, gardening, and making the house comfortable for Mr. Morton. Morton also described her active participation in the Order of Eastern Star and the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry).

Content Description

This collection, 1906-1918, was created by the East Charlemont Grange, No. 261, located in Charlemont, Massachusetts. It contains two documents written by Luana Johnson Manning and three record books.