Women and freemasonry

The records of the Portland, Maine, Masonic Collection span the years 1879-1948, with the bulk of material dating from 1879 to 1912. The collection features approximately 442 records produced and collected by Deering Lodge, No. 183, and includes announcements, by-laws, correspondence, programs, and receipts. The collection is arranged by document type and then chronologically. Deering Lodge, No. 183, rented its lodge space from Beersheba Encampment, No. 50, I.O.O.F.

Catalogue of Masonic jewelry which includes the organizations of Blue Lodge, Amaranth, Scottish Rite, Royal Arch, Mokanna, Grotto, Jesters, Knights Templar, Eastern Star, Rainbow, Shrine, Tall Cedars, White Shrine, etc.

Catalogue of Masonic jewelry includes images of emblems, pins, lapel emblems, charms, earrings, bracelet, spoon, tie tack, button toppers, shirt studs, cufflinks. It includes the organizations: Amaranth, Blue Lodge, Royal Arch, Grotto, Daughters of the Nile, Knights Templar, Eastern Star, Rainbow, Shrine Tall Cedars, White Shrine, and more.

Catalogue of jewels, badges, and emblems for many fraternal societies including Masonic Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star, Shrine, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Eagles, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Aancient Order of United Workmen, and other non-fraternal organizations.

Includes postcards, brochures, regalia catalogs, certificates, member directories, programs, and summons for Masonic and fraternal organizations, as well as postcards and first day covers for the Eastern States Exposition (also known as The Big E).