Women -- Societies and clubs

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Panorama photograph of members of the Pythian Sisterhood, who were women relatives of Knights of Pythias. This organization had its own ritual and officers parallel with the Knights of Pythias. Photo taken at the Lowell High School

Scope and Contents Manuscript diary of Mrs. Florence M. Flieler, Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters. The diary describes Mrs. Flieler's first five months in office after her installation as Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters in 1925. It includes descriptions of visits with other Pythian Sisters in various towns in California, gifts received, and personal accounts of degrees given, initiating candidates, socializing, chicken dinners, impressions of hosting Pythian Sisters and Brothers, description of degree...

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Collection includes correspondence between Ida M. Nevers of the Order of Pythian Sisters, Grand Temple of Maine, and The Rev. Shirley B. Goodwin regarding the Invocation Benediction for the 1958 joint Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Memorial Service. Most likely were Goodwin's records as the carbon copy of his reply to Nevers is included. Also includes Lodge Prayer, program materials for the service, and a newspaper clipping about the event.

Scope and Contents The collection includes membership cards, receipts, and correspondence in regards to the Leacy and Duncan families' membership in various fraternal organizations. The papers of Sabrina A. Leacy, a Past Grand Chief of the Pythian Sister for the state of Massachusetts, date from 1949-1962 and consist of certificates, payment slips, and a meeting notice letters for Pythian Sisters and the Rebekahs. Gertrude and Oscar Duncan records show their involvement with the Independent Order of Odd...

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Memorial booklet issued in memory of Clara E. Williams, with a page listing Order of the Eastern Star, Acton Chapter, No. 173; Pythian Sisters, Acton Temple, No. 226; and Acton Rebekah Lodge, No. 518 as fraternal orders attending, and a note to "take no part" for Ku Klux Klan Marion County, Court No. 14, Indianapolis. Williams' date of birth is recorded as October 10, 1866 and a patent date of 1904 is printed on the inside cover.

Content Description

Real photo postcard of the Pythian Sisters home in Massachusetts. The large house includes a front porch with balconies, large windows, and is surrounded by a lawn and trees.