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Fraternal organizations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Base form

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, 1900-1910

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2011-018-001
Scope and Contents

Society Lodge Emblems Advertising Sheet made up of celluloid coated paper advertisement sheet with 16 polychrome panels, each containing an illustration of a photo/ emblem for various fraternal and sororal organizations. It reads "Chart No. 8/ SOCIETY LODGE EMBLEMS-IN NATURAL COLORS/ MADE IN 6 INCH, 7 1/2 INCH, 9 INCH DIAMETER ROUND, HAND PAINTED".

Dates: 1900-1910

Chart with Society Lodge Emblems, circa 1900

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2010-010-001
Scope and Contents

A color chart of a collection of ceramic plates on metal stands entitled Chart No. 3--New Photo Flower, Society and Lodge Emblems, Made in 6 inch, 7 1/2 inch and 9 inch Round. In addition to emblems for fraternal and Masonic organizations, it includes emblems for U.S. Military and Florentine Placques.

Dates: circa 1900

Diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton, 1946-1950

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A2010-008-001
Scope and Contents

This manuscript five-year diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton records her daily account of life in the post-World War II years. She wrote about the daily housework, such as washing, ironing, cleaning, details about the weather, descriptions of berrying, canning, pickling, gardening, and making the house comfortable for Mr. Morton. Morton also described her active participation in the Order of Eastern Star and the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry).

Dates: 1946-1950

Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Presentation Jewels, Badges, and Emblems, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2002-072-001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: undated

John A. Waterhouse Masonic and fraternal collection, 1879-2010

 Collection
Identifier: A2011-037
Scope and Contents

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).

Dates: 1879-2010

Masonic and fraternal collection, 1878-1925

 Collection
Identifier: A2006-006
Scope and Contents

The collection contains materials from a range of fraternal and Masonic organizations from New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and California. The items may have belonged to one person, or was artificially created prior to acquisiton.

Dates: 1878-1925

New York fraternal parade floats panorama, 1910 - 1915

 Item
Identifier: A2009-059-001
Scope and Contents This panorama photograph includes a wide-angle view of fraternal parade floats, drawn by horse in a rural village common. In the background are many horse-drawn conveyances and several automobiles. Inscribed on the bottom in white ink is "I. Barrenther/ New York." The first float has a smoking cook stove; the second float is sponsored by IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellow) Rochester Lodge, No. 66; the third float is sponsored by the Rebekahs (IOOF). The fourth float is sponsored by the...
Dates: 1910 - 1915