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1. Generic Masonic Symbol and Flag pin
2. Charles A. Welch Lodge A.F. & A. M. 25 Year Pin
3. Grand Lodge Massachusetts pin
4. Rotary International Masonic Symbol pin

"This is an abridged translation of Alfons Ukkonen's book that was originally written in the Finish language for the Knights of Kaleva in 1996". The book reviews the origins of Knights of Kaleva in 1898 by John Stone, the meaning of Kaleva, a brief…

The International Order of Good Templars, who promoted total abstinence from alcoholic beverages, had a lodge in Assabet Village, prior to Maynard's incorporation.

Wide-format group portrait of the Maynard Lodge No. 131, International Order of Odd Fellows, Centennial Celebration.

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Allan Howard, __?, __?, Charlie Courtney, Hans Erickson, __?, Elmer Cook, Robert Lester, __?, William Dyson, __?, Dean…

A collar worn by members of the Odd Fellows Lodge during ceremonies.

Banner of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen, instituted in Darling's Block, January 25, 1892. They disbanded in the late 1920's. It was a fraternal beneficial society.

A correspondence envelope from the Summer Hill Lodge No. 135 of Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.) Maynard, MA

We are not sure when The Loyal Order of Moose, a fraternal and service organization, first came to Maynard. It was founded in 1888 in Illinois.

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Front: Dennis White, Joseph Schnair, ___?, George Elson, Cornelius Murphy

Back: Joseph…

The brochure contains the name of the officials that operated the Odd Fellows and a financial statement. The Lodge was instituted on April 2, 1884.

A history presented at the Maynard Historical Society by B.R. Koski at the February 1966 meeting.

A brief history of the lodge from 1887-1974.