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Order of the Eastern Star records, 1976-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Order of the Eastern Star
- Title
- Order of the Eastern Star records
- Dates
- 1976-2005 (inclusive)19762005
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0196OrderoftheEasternStar (collection)
- Summary
- This is a collection of organizational records from various Washington State chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. This fraternal organization is open to both men and women, and although its teachings are based on those in the Bible, individuals of all beliefs are welcome to join.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization open to both men and women. Although its teachings are based on those in the Bible, individuals of all beliefs are welcome to join.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Order of the Eastern Star records are comprised of organizational records including programs, lists of officers, and by-laws from various chapters located throughout Washington State.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Order of the Eastern Star Records, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Order of the Eastern Star records are organized according to the following series arrangement:
- Series I. Grand Chapter of Washington Records 1979-2004
- Series II. Local/Regional Chapter Records 1979-2005
Processing Note
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Linda Lawson on June 6, 2007.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series I. : Grand Chapter of Washington Records , 1979-2004 Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Officers and Members |
1979-2004 (incomplete) |
1/2 | Programs and
Pamphlets |
1979-2002 |
1/3 | Officers and Members |
1994-1997 |
Series II. : Local/Regional Chapter Records , 1979-2005 Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Maple Leaf
Chapter
|
||
Box/Folder | ||
1/4 | Chapter roster and
by-laws |
1998-1999 |
1/5 | News clippings |
2000 |
1/6 | Programs and
pamphlets |
1979-2005 |
Skagit
County Chapters
|
||
Box/Folder | ||
1/7 | Programs and
pamphlets |
1979-1980 |
Tula
Chapter
|
||
Box/Folder | ||
1/8 | Programs and
pamphlets |
1979; 1991 |
Vancouver
Chapter
|
||
Box/Folder | ||
1/9 | Programs and
pamphlets |
1979 |
Whatcom
County Chapters
|
||
Box/Folder | ||
1/7 | Programs and
pamphlets |
1979-1980; 1992 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Community life--Washington (State)--History--Sources
- Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)--History--Sources
- Freemasonry--Washington (State)--History--Sources
- Women and freemasonry--Washington (State)--History--Sources
Corporate Names
- Order of the Eastern Star--Archives
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)--History--Sources