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Centennial Monograph: Odd Fellows
A history of the International Order of Odd Fellows, a secret, fraternal society.
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: 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: 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…
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: 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.
Knights of Pythias - 1908
In striking red and white dress uniforms, taken in the rear of Fairbanks' house on Pleasant Street.
4th from left: __Cameron; 5th from left: Tom Carey; 2nd left from flag: Neil Jacobson; 3rd right from flag: Walter Chapman; 1st right: Julius…
4th from left: __Cameron; 5th from left: Tom Carey; 2nd left from flag: Neil Jacobson; 3rd right from flag: Walter Chapman; 1st right: Julius…
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, ___?,…
The Priest Twins
A sepia-colored photograph of William and Walter Priest. They were two of Maynard's leading business men in the early 1900's to the 1930's.
IOOF-MU Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Manchester Unity
IOOF-MU Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Manchester Unity
Officers of the George A. Welch Masonic Lodge - ca 1900
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Front: Thomas Deane, __?, __?, __?, Orrin Fowler, __?
Rear: __?, Levi Cheney, __?, L.D. Wilson, William Naylor, Wilder Macurda, O. C. Dreschler, __?
Front: Thomas Deane, __?, __?, __?, Orrin Fowler, __?
Rear: __?, Levi Cheney, __?, L.D. Wilson, William Naylor, Wilder Macurda, O. C. Dreschler, __?
Maynard Loyal Order of Moose - 1921
Outing at Riverhurst on the Concord River or an Outing at Westvale
By the numbers:
1 ___?; 2 - George Lousalo; 3 Terence Mahan; 4 ___?; 5 ___?; 6 - Ralph Jamieson; 7 - John Webster; 8 - Leonard Kaatari; 9 - Harly O'Brien; 10 - Michael Louka; 11 - Walfred Mattson; 12 - Eric Simon; 13 - Alexander Bourke; 14 -…
1 ___?; 2 - George Lousalo; 3 Terence Mahan; 4 ___?; 5 ___?; 6 - Ralph Jamieson; 7 - John Webster; 8 - Leonard Kaatari; 9 - Harly O'Brien; 10 - Michael Louka; 11 - Walfred Mattson; 12 - Eric Simon; 13 - Alexander Bourke; 14 -…
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
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…
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…
Maynard Lodge of Eagles - 1916
As dressed for the parade on Barbecue Day
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Front: Gus Deitrick, Bernard Garrigan
Center: Joe Allen, ___?, ___?, Joshua Edwards, David Sharpe, ___?, Martin Kane
Back: Mungo Bain, John O'Leary, John Smith, ___?, Oscar Larson, Joe…
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Front: Gus Deitrick, Bernard Garrigan
Center: Joe Allen, ___?, ___?, Joshua Edwards, David Sharpe, ___?, Martin Kane
Back: Mungo Bain, John O'Leary, John Smith, ___?, Oscar Larson, Joe…
File folder for Lodge of Eagles
Information on the Lodge.
File Folder for the Emblem Club No. 205
Information on the club including a four page history presented to the Maynard Historical Society on January 30, 1970 by Helen Mark Ketola (Mrs. Eino), Past President, 1958-1959, of the Emblem Club. Also, a Maynard Emblem Club Program featuring Dave…
Magdalene Chapter No.28, Order of Eastern Star
Meeting Program
The 654th regular meeting September 19, 1922
Organization for 1922:
Mrs. Eva M. Frye, Worthy Matron; Mr. Roderick McIver, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Grace Trees, Asso. Maton; Mrs. Annie Naylor, Secretary; Miss Bessie Hayward, Treasurer; Mrs. Martha…
Organization for 1922:
Mrs. Eva M. Frye, Worthy Matron; Mr. Roderick McIver, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Grace Trees, Asso. Maton; Mrs. Annie Naylor, Secretary; Miss Bessie Hayward, Treasurer; Mrs. Martha…