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Order of the Eastern Star Records, 1898-1999

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 359

Content Description

This collection contains membership applications and other membership records of the Altoona, Augusta, Eau Claire, and Osseo chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Dates

  • Creation: 1898-1999

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Order of the Eastern Star is a worldwide fraternal organization that is open to both men and women. Membership, however, is restricted to men who are Masons and women with specific Masonic affiliation (women who are the wives, daughter, sisters, etc. of Masons). The Order was founded by Dr. Robert Morris, “the poet laureate of Masonry,” in the late nineteenth century. The fundamental principles of the Order are based on the teachings of the Bible, but the Order welcomes followers of all religions as long as they have a belief in a Supreme Being. The organization’s stated purposes are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

This collection contains membership applications and other membership records of the Altoona, Augusta, Eau Claire, and Osseo chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, a worldwide fraternal organization that is open to men who are Masons and women with specific Masonic affiliation (women who are the wives, daughter, sisters, etc. of Masons).

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Roger Davis in April 2016.

Accession Number

16-025

Reference Code

UHC359

Processing Note

Processed by Danielle Schroeder in April 2016.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
December 1, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739