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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."
Meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall - ca 1900
Summer Hill Lodge, A.O.U.W.
This seems to be a meeting of the Ancient Order of United Workman based on the symbol in the drawing on the wall and the disc on the podium. Probably held in the Odd Fellows Hall.
Odd Fellows Lodge #131 Ceremonial Collar
A collar worn by members of the Odd Fellows Lodge during ceremonies.
Knights of Pythias - 1923
25th Anniversary
Picture is taken in front of the Congregational Church, Main St.
Knights of Pythias Outing, 1923
Maynard Delegation, Knights of Pythias Outing, District 13 of Mass., Fort Pond, Lancaster, Mass, September 8, 1923
(Note: While the photo's caption says it was in Lancaster, this is likely an error as many Maynard organization outings took place…
(Note: While the photo's caption says it was in Lancaster, this is likely an error as many Maynard organization outings took place…
Knights of Pythias Outing -1923
Photograph of an outing of the Knights of Pythias at Fort Pond in Littleton on September 8, 1923
"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…
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.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge 54, I.O.O.F Parade Float - 1933
The Maynard Lodge entered this float in 1933 or 1934. A Powder Mill building is in the background.
The Rainbow Cookbook 10th Anniversary - 1936
Order of the Rainbow for Girls
Maynard Assembly #21: Instituted November 13, 1926, Constituted November 9, 1927. The cookbook seems to have been a fund raiser project for the girls. Shown is the cover, a sample page of recipes and advertisements.
"The International Order of the…
"The International Order of the…
File folder for the Royal Arcanum
The file consist of a history of the Maynard Council presented to the Maynard Historical Society by B. R. Koski, 1966.
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…
File folder for the Charles A. Welch Lodge
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
The file contains newspaper clippings, musical programs, installation program and information about the Masonic Building (formerly the Maynard Block).
The Anchor & Ark Glee Club Concert Program - 1931
Charles A. Welch Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
The Annual Concert Program with 34 pages of sponsors.
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Front: Alan F. Palmer, Wilder X. Macurda, Gavin A. Taylor, Hazel Hooper, Frank T. Holland, Harold A. Merriam, George E. Lawton
Center: Edwin Carlton Jr., William T. Merriam, Hiram…
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Front: Alan F. Palmer, Wilder X. Macurda, Gavin A. Taylor, Hazel Hooper, Frank T. Holland, Harold A. Merriam, George E. Lawton
Center: Edwin Carlton Jr., William T. Merriam, Hiram…
By-Laws of the Anchor & Ark Glee Club
Charles A. Welch Masonic Lodge
Committee: George E. Lawton, Harold A. Merriam, Harvey N. Fairbank
File folder for the Maynard Lodge No. 1568.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
The file contains an extentsive scrapbook of the April 4, 1982 road race compiled by Stuart Campbell, newspaper clippings and various programs and documents pertaining to the Elks.
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…
"Rules of Maynard Social Club" 1915
I.O.O. F.
A poster containing the rules of the Maynard Social Club.
Maynard Lodge of Elks Past Exalted Rulers - 1940 ca
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Front: Noble Morton, Leslie Sims, P. Joseph Schnair
Back: Michael McNamara, Edward Johnston, Frank Parks, James Priest, Vincent Sweeney
Front: Noble Morton, Leslie Sims, P. Joseph Schnair
Back: Michael McNamara, Edward Johnston, Frank Parks, James Priest, Vincent Sweeney
Magdalene Chapter No. 28, Order of Eastern Star Meeting Program - 1911
A regular meeting and reception of the Magdalene Chapter held at Masonic Hall for the Grand Officiers.