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Fraternal organizations

 Subject

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

Found in 1178 Collections and/or Records:

Bunker Hill Monument Association membership certificates, 1823

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: A2009-002
Dates: 1823
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Bunnie Prost collection of Junior Order of United American Mechanics postcards, 1914-1923

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2009-036
Scope and Contents

This collection mainly consists of real photo postcards, with one invitation and one commission. Featured heavily is Bunnie Prost's great-uncle, Walter Leak, who was a member of the Junior United Order of American Mechanics.

Dates: 1914-1923
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Burlesque and Side Degree Paraphernalia Catalog, No. 256, 1915

 Item
Identifier: A1979-023
Scope and Contents

This catalog is not specific to a particular fraternal organization, but rather contains all sorts of tricks, practical jokes, and hazing tools for candidates and initiates. This includes things such as the electric carpet, deceptive glasses, trick guns, invisible paddle machine, costumes (some of which romanticizes and appropriate non-white cultural heritage by using stereotypes and/or caricatures), and more.

Dates: 1915
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Burlesque and Side Degree Paraphernalia Catalog, No. 306, 1878-1907

 Item
Identifier: A1996-047-002
Scope and Contents

This catalog is not specific to a particular fraternal organization, but rather contains all sorts of tricks, practical jokes, and hazing tools for candidates and initiates. This includes things such as the electric carpet, deceptive glasses, trick guns, invisible paddle machine, costumes (some of which romanticize and appropriate non-white cultural heritage by using stereotypes and/or caricatures), and more.

Dates: undated
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Business postcard issued by John Harriott, undated

 Item
Identifier: A2025-022-001
Scope and Contents

A postcard issued by jeweler and silversmith John Harriott, with examples of jewels and references on the reverse. Pictured are a Past Sachem Jewel and Past Pocahontas Jewel.

Dates: undated
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

By-laws issued by Hermann Lodge, No. 208, 1895

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2024-028-001
Dates: 1895
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

By-laws of Southwark Star Lodge, No. 71, and certificate of Ada C. Hill, 1917

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2019-040-001
Dates: 1917
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

By-laws of the Juvenile Department issued by the Royal Neighbors of America, 1918

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2024-054-001
Dates: 1918
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

C. E. Ward Co. Catalog of Odd Fellow Costumes and Equipment, 1924

 Item
Identifier: A2002-015-003
Scope and Contents

C. E. Ward Co. I. O. O. F. [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] Subordinate Lodge Regalia, Costumes and Equipment. Catalog No. 109. It includes IOOF collars, jewels, robes, costumes, beards, wigs, masks, crowns, helmets, swords, spears, theatrical scenery, banners and more. The catalog has an engraved black and white illustrations throughout catalog.

Dates: 1924
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

C. E. Ward Company Knights Templar catalog, 1958

 Item
Identifier: A2004-034-001
Scope and Contents

Regalia catalogue for Knights Templar includes costumes, plumed hats, and many types of swords

Dates: 1958
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

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