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Fraternal organizations

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: Base form

Found in 1429 Collections and/or Records:

Scrapbook of Masonic ephemera, 1871-1881

 Item — Box 448
Identifier: GL2004-8765
Scope and Contents Collection of ephemera including invitations, programs, calling cards, summons, some correspondence. The ephemera is from various states including: New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and others. Ephemera includes Scottish Rite, Knights Templar, and Blue Lodge organizations. Some material related to other fraternal organizations, GAR, etc. Bulk of material is from the 1860s through 1880s, other older material from the 1820s, 1840s and 1850s in the scrapbook. It includes one early 3rd degree...
Dates: 1871-1881

Scrapbook of news clippings regarding Masons and Catholic Church, 1924-1969

 Item — Box 1, Volume: 1
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

Seattle Labor Temple postcard, circa 1920

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A2001-045-002
Dates: circa 1920

Secretary Charles Milburn of Beaver Falls Lodge, No. 758, collection, 1894-1910

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: A2023-092-001
Scope and Contents

This collection contains several letters from other lodges, checks, bills, membership information, etc.

Dates: 1894-1910

Silver foil elk head with a cross postcard, 1907-1909

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: A1994-026-002
Scope and Contents

Paperstock postcard with raised silver foil (TIN) depicting an elk head with a cross, pine cones, and leaves.

Dates: 1907-1909

Simpson Jewelry & Uniforms Inc. catalog, 1994

 Item — Box 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: A2018-059
Scope and Contents

Catalog contains aprons, jewels, emblems and other items.

Dates: 1994

Sir Knights and All Officers of Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Catalogue, No. 515, circa 1904

 Item — Box 7, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1998-055
Scope and Contents

Catalogue of uniforms and regalia for Knights of Pythias members which includes dress coats, swords, dress belts, leggings, shoulder knots, and camp furniture. Charts in the back of catalogue listing all categories of members and dress uniforms and occasions which they are to be used.

Dates: circa 1904

Sketch of the Knights of Pythias International C. B. and S. S. B. Club postcard, 1901-1907

 Item — Box 2
Identifier: A1987-114-001
Content Description

Lithograph with an undivided back, showing a line drawing of a knight riding on a horse with a sword in full armor. On the left of the scene is the Knights of Pythias emblem consisting of a triangle with the letters "F. C. B." inside. On the right of the knight is another emblem with the letters "P. L. E. F.". The sketch is done in black and white and the top reads "Knights of Pythias International C. B. and S. S. B. Club. Damon No"

Dates: 1901-1907