Verna Primm collection of Order of the Eastern Star ephemera, 1979-1992

Collection

Identifier: A2025-008

Scope and Contents

Collection includes 3 photographs, 3 membership cards issued to Verna Primm, programs, a draft ritual book, a letter regarding by-laws amendments, a print out of a "Farewell Address," and pages torn from an unknown printed source(s). The membership cards are issued to Verna Primm, and the "Farewell Address" is signed by Verna Primm, Worthy Matron, 1992. The two photographs of unidentified courts may include Verna Primm, though individuals are not labeled. The photograph of a man and woman are labeled on the reverse as Gene and Janey Rainey.

Dates

Creation: 1979-1992

Creator

Primm, Verna (Person)
Order of the Eastern Star (Prince Hall Afflilation). Ella Mills Chapter, No. 59 (Sacramento, Calif.) (Organization)
Order of the Eastern Star (Prince Hall Affiliation). Grand Chapter of California (Organization)
Order of the Eastern Star. Golden State Grand Chapter (California) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research, except for the Ritual items noted below. See Ritual Access Policy for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Extent

17 item/s

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum purchase

Separated Materials

This collection also included items separated into the Museum Collection as 2025.002.1-5: a sash issued by Ella Mills Chapter, No. 59, a sash issued by Queen Elizabeth Chapter, No. 8, a bag with a member badge attached, a member ribbon, and ribbon that was with the printed farewell address.