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Fraternal organizations

 Subject

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

Found in 536 Collections and/or Records:

Panorama of Providence Lodge, No. 14, outing at Oakland Beach, 1921 August 10

 Item
Identifier: A2009-080-001
Scope and Contents

Panorama photograph of Providence Lodge No. 14, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and their Outing at Oakland Beach, August 10, 1921. It includes images of 150-200 Elks members in front of beach houses.

Dates: 1921 August 10
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Panorama photograph of Evergreen Camp, No. 174, postcard, undated

 Item
Identifier: A1994-026-005
Scope and Contents

Real photo panorama postcard of women in dresses and robes belonging to the Royal Neighbors of America which started out as an auxiliary to the Woodmen of the World. Some are carrying staffs while others hold banners that read "Faith" "Endurance" and "Courage." The middle banner reads either "Evergreen Camp, No. 174" or "Evergreen Camp, No. 17."

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

Panorama photograph of Glendale Lodge, No. 1289, parade participants, 1915

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2001-096-001
Scope and Contents Black and white panorama photograph of Glendale Lodge, No. 1289, participating in a patriotic parade in Los Angeles, CA, in 1915.The photograph shows men wearing white suits and panama hats, carrying parasols made from stars and stripes fabric. Inscribed in the white ink in the lower left corner is "No. 535 M.F.Weaver Box 1290 L.A." "Glendale 1289 B.P.O.E. Parade L.A. CAL. 1915" is inscribed in white ink in the lower center of the photograph. The verso shows a stamp: Bledsoe Photo Co., Los...
Dates: 1915
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Panorama photograph of Nest, No. 147, undated

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2025-021-001
Scope and Contents

This panorama photograph includes members of the Fraternal Order Orioles Nest, No. 147, and the women's auxilliary group, in a cemetery with a stone Orioles monument and a 48-star flag in the center.

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

Panoramic photograph of the Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, 1920 July

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Identifier: A2003-010-001
Scope and Contents Panorama photograph of members of the Knights of Pythias of North and South American, Europe, Asia, and Africa, taken at Zanesville, Ohio, July 25-30, 1920, at their state encampment. The image includes both Black men and women, and some young boys in regalia and uniforms. It includes the U.R.K.P. (Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias), No. 31; 2nd Regiment band of Columbus, Ohio; and the C.D.C. Band Co. No.5, also from Columbus, Ohio. The men in the front row are holding swords as well as their...
Dates: 1920 July
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Partial catalog for the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, circa 1905

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: A1992-180-003
Scope and Contents

Part of a catalogue for the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA). The catalogue includes a vast array of costumes and accessories for members of the IARA which is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). Accessories include badges, regalia, wands, and many others.

Dates: circa 1905
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Password and key from the Grand Temple of Honor letter, 1848 October 28

 Item
Identifier: A2018-136-001
Dates: 1848 October 28
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Past Chief Ranger certificate issued to George F. Clavin by Court Fidelity, No. 6, 1912 April 11

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A1995-047-001
Content Description

A Past Chief Ranger certificate issued by Court Fidelity, No. 6, (Woonsocket, Rhode Island) to George F. Clavin and dated April 11, 1912.

Dates: 1912 April 11
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Past Chief Ranger certificate issued to Henry L. Brown by Court What Cheer, No. 3737, 1914 January 14

 Item — Folder 1
Identifier: A2007-026-001
Content Description

A Past Chief Ranger certificate issued by Court What Cheer, No. 3737, of Providence, Rhode Island, to Henry L. Brown. Dated January 14, 1912. Imprint at the bottom of the certificate reads, "Barclay, Clark & Co. Litho. Toronto." Founded in 1874, the Order of Foresters is a fraternal benefit society started in Canada.

Dates: 1914 January 14
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Past Grand's certificate issued to Charles M. Woods, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1898

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Identifier: A1996-027-001
Scope and Contents

Certificate for Past Grand of Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, issued to Charles M. Woods. The certificate indicates C.M. Woods was a member in good standing of the local Geneva Lodge No. 80, Epping, New Hampshire. The certificate is dated July 6, 1898, and has an embossed seal of Geneva Lodge in Lower left hand corner.

Dates: 1898 July 6
Found in: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

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