Box 3

Brochure of the Independent Order of Foresters describing insurance, sick and death benefits

Brochure of Modern Woodmen of America describing insurance benefits, why it is an American fraternal society, and lists of prominent members. Many members are farmers

Brochure for Improved Order of the Red Men describing 15 reasons to join the society, qualifications necessary to join, and care of orphans, and application for membership

Small beige pamphlet of the United Order of the Pilgrim Fathers, confined exclusively to New England. Included in the pamphlet are letters commending the order, a history of the order and an explanation of its insurance policies, instructions in how to set up a colony, a copy of a return to the State Insurance Department, the total business of the order in 1892, a list of the order's members, and a list of all the existing colonies.

Small, blue pamphlet about the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Connecticut (or "The Pioneer Fraternal Insurance Society of America"), who operate in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. The pamphlet includes brief summaries of what the A.O.U.W. is and does, a history of the order, financial statements, and a record of gross assets from 1904 to 1922.

Collection of identification cards belonging to James Dietrich of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. There are 14 cards in total, ranging from 1911 to 1931. The cards certify that Dietrich has paid his yearly dues to the Order of Elks, list Dietrich's member number, and state that Dietrich is part of Lodge No. 395 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Membership pamphlet of the Order of United American Men. Included in the pamphlet are prerequisites for joining the order, the order's objectives, and the order's motto. Also included is an application for membership with the order.

Pamphlet about the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' origin and history, compiled by Vernon Marconett and edited by The Ohio Odd Fellow. The pamphlet contains a brief history of the order, including information about its creation in England and expansion to America, and a description of the order's various rituals and degrees. There is also a paragraph about order's contemporary actions.

Printed circular for the Annual Session Supreme Commandery, Order of Knights of Malta includes "Declaration of Principles," hotel and transportation arrangements (in Washington, D.C.), "Malta Ideals," "A Nation's Strength," "Mrs. Howe's Vision," "Straight from the Shoulder Talks," "Maintaining Interest in the Commandery," and many more short articles concerning this fraternal organization. Photographic images on the back show officers of Supreme Commandery.