Minute book of R. B. Capen Lodge, No. 52, 1895-1905

Item

Identifier: A2004-002-002

Content Description

A minute book by the Daughters of Rebekah, R. B. Capen Lodge, No. 52, (Augusta, Maine) spanning 1895-1905. It includes activities such as Gray's 10th Anniversary wedding party, need of a black book, supper committee, annual report to the state Grand Lodge of Maine IOOF, and other topics.

Dates

Creation: 1895-1905

Creator

International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, IOOF. R. B. Capen Lodge, No. 52 (Augusta, Me.) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The collection and any images are presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library. Please contact the Museum for more information on access procedures and reproduction services.

Biographical / Historical

The Daughters of Rebekah are a women's auxiliary branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows formed in 1851. In 1868, the lodges and degree system were formally established, which mirrored the organization structure of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Rebekah Lodges were originally only for the daughters and wives of Odd Fellows, but now is open to all people. Rebekah Lodges still exist even as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is now open to all individuals in the United States and Canada.