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FR 007. Fraternal certificates

 Record Group
Identifier: FR 007

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

Charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Illinois to West Point Lodge, No. 844, 1895 May 20

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2017-037-001
Content Description

A charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Illinois to the members of West Point Lodge, No. 844, of West Point, Illinois. Dated May 20, 1895.

Dates: 1895-05-20

Traveling membership certificate issued by Osgood Lodge, No. 48, to Robert P. Locke, 1878 January 1

 Item
Identifier: A2017-015-016
Content Description

A traveling membership certificate issued by Osgood Lodge, No. 48, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Robert P. Locke. Dated January 1, 1878. Imprint on bottom reads, "Engd. By W. H. Dougal."

Dates: 1878 January 1

Traveling membership certificate issued by Fraternity Lodge, No. 118, to Thomas M. Dix, 1860 March 1

 Item
Identifier: A2017-015-015
Content Description

A traveling membership certificate issued by Fraternity Lodge, No. 118, of Salem, Massachusetts, to Thomas M. Dix. Dated March 1, 1860. Imprint on bottom reads, "Vignette &c. by J. H. & G. W. Casilear. Lettering by A & J. McLees."

Dates: 1860 March 1

Past Chief Ranger certificate issued to Henry L. Brown by Court What Cheer, No. 3737, 1914 January 14

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2007-026-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1914 January 14

Blank membership certificate for the Loyal Order of Druids, 1870

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2006-054-001
Content Description

An unissued or blank membership certificate for the Loyal Order of Druids. Dated about 1870.

Dates: 1870

Circle Deputy Commission certificate issued by the Supreme Circle to Josephine Marquis, 1900 June 12

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2006-009-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1900 June 12

Membership certificate issued to Helen Peck by Temp Star Lodge, No. 146, 1867 December 13

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2005-001-014
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1867 December 13

Traveling membership certificate issued to Amos E. Kendall by Howard Lodge, No. 60, 1852 July 21

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2005-001-013
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1852 July 21

State Deputy Snark appointment certificate to Vaughn H. McDowell issued by Office of the Snark Universe, 1955 November 16

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2003-011-001
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1955 November 16

Charter issued to Hallson Camp, No. 3756, by the Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America, 1896 April 8

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2001-054-001
Content Description

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."

Dates: 1896 April 8