Fraternal organizations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Base form
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander Family fraternal collection, 1856-1966
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: A2014-009
Carroll Evan McPhee Masonic and fraternal collection, 1945-2001
Collection — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2001-069
Emblematic Jewelry, 1940-1942
Item
Identifier: A2025-106-001
Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Masonic and Other Secret Society Charms, Jewels, Rings, Badges and Lapel Buttons, undated
Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2006-062-003
Scope and Contents
An "Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Masonic and Other Secret Society Charms, Jewels, Rings, Badges and Lapel Buttons." The catalogue includes objects for people of all rank, such as Past Master, Past Eminent Commander, Past Commander In Chief, and High Priest. There are also objects for specific groups such as the Scottish Rite, Knights Templar, Knights of Ancient Essenic Order, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of Chosen Friends, the Knights of...
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
John A. Waterhouse Masonic and fraternal collection, 1879-2010
Collection — Box 1
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
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Morris Schwartz Masonic collection, 1926-1975
Collection
Identifier: A2021-067
No. 2 Catalogue of Masonic Works & Outfits, circa 1878
Item
Identifier: A1989-028-014
Scope and Contents
This catalog includes books, regalia, jewelry, furniture and more.
Dates:
circa 1878
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
No. 2 Catalogue of Masonic Works & Outfits, circa 1894
Item
Identifier: A1979-024-003
Scope and Contents
This catalog was published by Redding & Co. and contains books, jewels, lodge furniture, aprons, etc.
Dates:
circa 1894
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Raymond Joseph Watson collection, 1917-2020
Collection
Identifier: A2021-006-001
Scope and Contents
Includes certificates issued by Scottish Rite and Junior Order United American Mechanics, a Financial Report and Audit of Lambda Sigma Fraternity, a letter from Bay View Lodge, No. 146, and a letter from Watson's great-grandson renouncing the need for fraternal associations for his great-grandfather.
Dates:
1917-2020
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Scrapbook of news clippings regarding Masons and Catholic Church, 1924-1969
Item
Identifier: A1993-003-001
Scope and Contents
Clippings are from papers throughout the United States, such as the San Francisco Chronicle, Buffalo Evening News, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, and the New York Times, and are dated from 1924-1969. The bulk of the articles are from the 1960s. The collection focuses on the relationship of Freemasonry, religion and politics. Several articles report Sovereign Grand Commander Bushnell's strong statements banning the discussion of religion and politics at lodge meetings. During the Kennedy...
Dates:
1924-1969
Found in:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library