Fraternal organizations
Found in 1411 Collections and/or Records:
Black and white Knights of Pythias emblem postcard, 1907-1914
Black and white lithograph of the Knights of Pythias' emblem. A knight's helmet on top of a shield with the letters "F.C.B" on the inside. Two axes are on either side of the helmet. Inside the shield is the motto "esto perpetua."
Black ball ledger of Maine Knights of Pythias, 1872-1884
The ledger is divided into Alphabet and Black Ball Roster. Black Ball Roster lists men by date and gives reason for their dismissal, for example "N.P.D" (probably unpaid dues), drunkeness, improper conduct, unknightly conduct, etc.
Black-Outs Old Time Minstrel Jubilee program, 1947 October 15
Blank application for the Ranks of Knighthood, Knights of Pythias, circa 1920
Application for membership in Knights of Pythias. This is a blank application. The application includes a declaration that the applicant is a white male, of good moral character, in good health, not enganged in various occupations such as gambling, saloon-keeper, etc.
Blank certificate issued by the Watertown Lodge, No. 496, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 1902
Chromolithograph certificate issued by the Watertown Lodge, No. 496, of New York (blank, no member has signed it). With large elk's head in the upper middle and various vignettes surrounding the printed text of the certificate documenting some of the activities of Elks such as taking care of orphan children, visiting the sick, and toasting at a banquet.
Blank certificate of membership for International Order of Good Templars, circa 1888
Certificate of membership for International Order of Good Templars (blank) describes insurance (life and accident) benefits for women and men members
Blank certificate of Templars of Honor and Temperance, 1866
Chromolithographed membership certificate/ symbolic chart for members of the Temple of Honor and Temperance. The imprint line reads "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866, by Susam R. Russell in the Clerk's Office of the Dirstirct Court of Massachusetts/ Chas. H. Crosby & Co. Lith. 159 Dorchester Av. So. Boston.."