FR 007. Fraternal certificates
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Past Chief Ranger certificate issued to Henry L. Brown by Court What Cheer, No. 3737, 1914 January 14
A Past Chief Ranger certificate issued by Court What Cheer, No. 3737, of Providence, Rhode Island, to Henry L. Brown. Dated January 14, 1912. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Barclay, Clark & Co. Litho. Toronto." Founded in 1874, the Order of Foresters is a fraternal benefit society started in Canada.
Circle Deputy Commission certificate issued by the Supreme Circle to Josephine Marquis, 1900 June 12
This certificate issued by the Supreme Circle of the Companions of the Forest of America announces the appointment of Josephine Marquis of Indian Head Circle, No. 307, as Circle Deputy. Dated June 12, 1900. The Companions were a women's group allied to the Foresters of America.
Membership certificate issued to Helen Peck by Temp Star Lodge, No. 146, 1867 December 13
A membership certificate issued by Temp Star Lodge, No. 146, of Hyde Park, Pennsylvania, to Helen Peck. Dated December 13, 1867. Imprint on bottom reads, "Lith. by A. Valendar [sic] Cleveland Ohio." Note: Vallendar may be the true spelling of the lithographer's name. Founded in Utica, New York, in 1851, the Independent Order of Good Templars is still in existence and has changed its name to the International Order of Good Templars.
Traveling membership certificate issued to Amos E. Kendall by Howard Lodge, No. 60, 1852 July 21
A traveling membership certificate issued by Howard Lodge, No. 60, of New York City to Amos E. Kendall. Dated July 21, 1852. Imprint on bottom reads, "Vignette &c. by J. H. & G. W. Casilear. Lettering by A & J. McLees." At the time of this certificate's issuance, Kendall had just finished his term as the Noble Grand, or presiding officer, of Howard Lodge, and before his name, someone has inserted the initials "P.G." or Past Grand in recognition of his achievement.
State Deputy Snark appointment certificate to Vaughn H. McDowell issued by Office of the Snark Universe, 1955 November 16
A State Deputy Snark appointment certificate issued by Office of the Snark Universe to Vaughn H. McDowell. Dated November 16, 1955. Originating in 1892, the International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo is one of the world's oldest service organizations, drawing its membership from individuals employed in all aspects of the forest products industry. The black cat, the adopted mascot of the Order, prominently adorns the certificate.
Charter issued to Hallson Camp, No. 3756, by the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America, 1896 April 8
A charter issued by the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America to the members of Hallson Camp, No. 3756, of Hallson, North Dakota, dated April 8, 1896. Imprint reads, "Lith Pioneer Press Co. St. Paul, Minn."
Charter issued to the John Henry Newman Court, No. 83, by the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, 1891 December 12
A charter issued by the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters to the John Henry Newman Court, No. 83, of Everett Massachusetts. Dated December 12, 1891.
Red Cross Degree certificate issued to John Samuel Loder by the Royal Black Institution, 1967 March 24
A Red Cross Degree certificate issued by the Grand Royal Black Chapter of the United States of America to John Samuel Loder and dated March 24, 1967.
Traveling certificate issued to Asher Paynton by Mercantile Lodge, No. 47, 1845 July 8
Traveling certificate issued by Mercantile Lodge, No. 47, (New York, N.Y.) to Asher Paynton and dated July 8, 1845. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, “Engraved by J. Hufty, Philadea.”