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Odd Fellows Block on Nason Street - ca 1900
The Odd Fellows Building was built in the late 1890's for Julius Loewe who had a pharmacy in one part of the store. There was also a jeweler and a men's clothing store. On the second floor was a hall where several of the local organizations held…
"Good Templars" - 1900
Iola Lodge, No. 91, International Order of Good Templars
6th from left, front row: Gavin Taylor
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…
"Rules of Maynard Social Club" 1915
I.O.O. F.
A poster containing the rules of the Maynard Social Club.
Anchor and Ark Glee Club of Charles A. Welch Lodge, A. F. & A. M. - ca 1935
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Front: Elmer Cook, Walter Larkin, Gavin Taylor,Jr., Mrs. Hazel (Hooper) Cook, Accompianist, Frank Holland, Wilder X. Macurda, Mark Newton, George E. Lawton
Back: Edwin Carlton, William Merriman, William Jones, Archie (Harlan) Cook, George…
Front: Elmer Cook, Walter Larkin, Gavin Taylor,Jr., Mrs. Hazel (Hooper) Cook, Accompianist, Frank Holland, Wilder X. Macurda, Mark Newton, George E. Lawton
Back: Edwin Carlton, William Merriman, William Jones, Archie (Harlan) Cook, George…
AOH Ladies Division
Ancient Order of Hiberians
Booth at Lawn Party held on parochial school grounds, Father Crowley was pastor.
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Miss Margaret Dineen, Mrs. Mary Mahoney Coughlin, Mrs. Louis Cook, Mrs. Michael Murray
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Miss Margaret Dineen, Mrs. Mary Mahoney Coughlin, Mrs. Louis Cook, Mrs. Michael Murray
Br. R. Lewis Davis, Stow, Mass. - 1849
Odd Fellows Correspondence
A collection of original letters and a certificate written in 1849 to R. L. Davis of Stow, Mass. from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, White Mountain Lodge, No. 5 of Concord, NH. It is not clear what service Mr. Davis did for the Lodge.
By-Laws of the Anchor & Ark Glee Club
Charles A. Welch Masonic Lodge
Committee: George E. Lawton, Harold A. Merriam, Harvey N. Fairbank
Centennial Monograph: The First Lodge in Maynard
The International Order of Good Templars, who promoted total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, had a lodge in Assabet Village, prior to Maynard's incorporation.
Centennial Monograph: Ancient Order of Hibernians
A summary of the A.O.H. society in Maynard which was formed to promote "the advancement of the principles of Irish Nationality."
Centennial Monograph: Knights of Columbus
Inspired by seeing Knights of Columbus providing material and spiritual support in Europe during World War I, members of St. Bridget's church pushed for the creation of a Maynard council of this fraternal organization in 1920. Since then it was a…
Centennial Monograph: Knights of Pythias
A local chapter of a national organization was started in town in 1898 founded on the tenets of "toleration in religion, obedience to law, and loyalty to government". The organization faded during the early 1940s, possibly because of World War II.
Centennial Monograph: Little Known Organizations
In the early days of Maynard's history three organizations sprang up (which we have little information on): "Congress of Friends", "Order of Alfredians", and "Nashoba Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men".
Centennial Monograph: Loyal Order of Moose
Despite having over 200 members at its peak, there was surprisingly little information on this fraternal society that operated from 16 years in the early 20th century.
Centennial Monograph: Odd Fellows
A history of the International Order of Odd Fellows, a secret, fraternal society.
Centennial Monograph: Royal Arcanum
The Royal Arcanum was a fraternal organization whose core purpose, like a number of other similar societies, was to provide its members with safe insurance at minimum cost. It was founded in Boston in 1877 and still operates as of 2020 (but not in…
Charles A. Welch Masonic Lodge - ca 1910
Maynard, Mass.
This photo is variously identified as Odd Fellows or Masons. Most likely Masons.
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Front Row:__Bishop, Charles Dyson, Harry Rodway, Fred Randell, Francis Johnston, Bob Lester, Oliver Trees, Tom Smith
Center Row: William Morris, ___?,…
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Front Row:__Bishop, Charles Dyson, Harry Rodway, Fred Randell, Francis Johnston, Bob Lester, Oliver Trees, Tom Smith
Center Row: William Morris, ___?,…
Concert and Peace Dance - 1890
A dance card (or Order) for the Second Annual Concert and Peace Dance of the Nashoba Tribe, No. 70, The Improved Order of Red Men. The date is May 1890 and the location was the Music Hall, Maynard, Mass. The music was provided by the 10 piece…
File folder for Ancient Order of Hibernians
Presented to Maynard Hisorical Society by James B. Farrell
File folder for Iola Lodge No. 91, International Order of Good Templars.
Presentation to Maynard Historical Society by B.R. Koski on January 30, 1966.