Fraternal Collection

Woodmen of the World Building, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Woodmen of the World Building, Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. It housed a fraternal benefit society operating as an insurance company. Date: circa 1912

ORDER OF HIBERNIANS. Certificate of membership to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America. Lithograph, c1894

Woman in hat. Playing card published by the Knights of Columbus. 1906. USSPC Co. Fraternal Masonic Order
5305967 Woman in hat. Playing card published by the Knights of Columbus. 1906. USSPC Co. Fraternal Masonic Order; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Grandpa Unwin - Provincial Grand Primo - Masonry
Grandpa Unwin in his uniform as the Provincial Grand Primo (P.G.P.) and member of the Roll of Honour (ROH) Assembly- Sheffield and District Masonic Lodge - his apron was presented by the Angling Club

The Fontana Fraterna is a public source of the city of Isernia, of which it is considered a symbol. Isernia, Molise, Italy

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (chromolitho)
6001765 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Certificate of membership in Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, c
5848251 Certificate of membership in Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, c.1894 (colour lithograph) by American School

Sweet Idleness, Naples, 1897 (glass plate)
494191 Sweet Idleness, Naples, 1897 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Interesting side lights on the words work (b / w photo)
6002666 Interesting side lights on the words work (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interesting side lights on the words work)

The Browne Brothers, 1598 (gouache & w / c on vellum)
BH1008 The Browne Brothers, 1598 (gouache & w/c on vellum) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 24.1x26 cm; Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; (add.info.: L to R: John Browne)

Loyal Order of Moose, Moose Temple, 8th and University Street, Seattle, Washington, USA Date: circa 1930

A Shriner Mason of the Crescent Lodge, located at 700 Highland Drive, Westampton Township, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1900s

Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - Elks Home. The Benefit and Protective Order of Elks - BPOE - is an American fraternal order founded by Joseph M

Cortlandt Street, New York - showing Singer Building - USA
Elks War Memorial, Chicago, USA. The Benefit and Protective Order of Elks - National Convention held at Atlantic City, New Jersey. The BPOE is an American fraternal order founded by Joseph M

Emblematic chart and Masonic history which depicts numerous emblems of masonry including the all seeing eye, ark
FREEMASON EMBLEMATIC CHART. Emblematic chart and Masonic history which depicts numerous emblems of masonry including the all seeing eye, ark, beehive, lamb, globes on top of columns

Historic image in sepia of a captain, crew and passengers on the deck of a steamboat, Victorian era

ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. Symbol of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a benevolent fraternal society. Wood engraving from The Odd-Fellows Manual, 1853

Romania - The Calusari
The Calusari - members of a Romanian fraternal secret society who practiced a ritual acrobatic dance known as the calus. Date: circa 1906

Benefit and Protective Order of Elks - Atlantic City, N. J
Benefit and Protective Order of Elks - National Convention held at Atlantic City, New Jersey. The BPOE is an American fraternal order founded by Joseph M

Maximilian Voloshins House-Museum. Koktebel
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Koktebel. Maximilian Voloshin (1877-1932). Russian poet. House-Museum. Interior

Maximilian Voloshin. Statue
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Koktebel. Maximilian Voloshin (1877-1932). Russian poet. Statue

Picture of St Theobald
Illustration of ceremony with key noting: 1. Place of the Masters, 2. Place of apprentices, 3. Grand Master, 4. Orator, 5. Secretary, 6. The Adept, 7. Master of the ceremonies, 8&9

Fraternal Brotherhood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Fraternal Brotherhood, Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, USA. Date: circa 1909

SALVATION ARMY FLOAT, c1920. The Salvation Army float passes the reviewing stand at the Silver Jubilee Fraternal Parade in New York, c1920

NEW YORK PARADE, c1920. John Francis Hylan, center, mayor of New York, 1918-1925, with Evangeline Booth reviewing the Salvation Army section at a Silver Jubilee Fraternal Parade, in New York

Edward Holden Cruttendens Children with their Indian Ayah, 1759-1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR900225 Edward Holden Cruttendens Children with their Indian Ayah, 1759-1763 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 179x168 cm; Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo

The Franco-Russian Entente, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1893
XIR217563 The Franco-Russian Entente, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1893 (coloured engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

FREEMASONS CERTIFICATE. Freemasons membership certificate, 25 May 1861

DETROIT: FREEMASONS, 1920. Ground breaking ceremony of Turning the Sod for the new Masonic Temple on Thanksgiving Day at high noon, Detroit, Michigan. Panorama, 1920

UNITED MECHANICS, 1870. Lithograph poster for the American Order of United Mechanics, 1870

Oddfellows Hall, Union Lodge No. 1, Denver, Colorado, USA
Oddfellows Hall, Union Lodge No.1, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) is a global altruistic

Initiation device patent, 1909 C024 / 3609
Initiation device patent, 1909. Artwork of an initiation device invented by Ulysses DeMoulin. The device allows a person to sit on the back of a model goat and experience unpredictable movements

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Arizona meeting in the cave mine of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company at Bisbee
FREEMASON MEETING, 1897. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Arizona meeting in the cave mine of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company at Bisbee, Arizona, 12 November 1897

Freemasons in their hall. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Insignia on an invitation to a banquet, 1911, given by the Society of the Cincinnati, founded in 1783
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI. Insignia on an invitation to a banquet, 1911, given by the Society of the Cincinnati, founded in 1783

Coolidge: Freemasons, 1929
COOLIDGE: FREEMASONS, 1929. Grand Masters of Masons in Washington for a conference posing with President Calvin Coolidge, outside the White House, 19 February 1929

ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN. Late 19th century lithograph poster for the Ancient Order of United Workmen, founded in Meadville, Pennsylvania, by John Jordan Upchurch, 1868

SYMBOLS: FREEMASONRY. Various symbols of Freemasonry. Line engravings

Edward VII as a freemason
Edward VII pictured with the Duke of Connaught as a Grand Master freemason. Freemasonry is a fraternal, secular society dedicated to the principles of brotherly love

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"Embracing the Bonds of Fraternal Brotherhood: A Glimpse into Various Orders and Societies" Discover the rich tapestry organizations that have woven together communities across time and continents. From the prestigious Order of Hibernians to the enigmatic Masonry, these groups have left an indelible mark on society. Step back in time with a Certificate of Membership to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, symbolizing a commitment to Irish heritage and camaraderie. Delve into history at the Woodmen of the World Building in Omaha, Nebraska, where this fraternal organization once thrived. Meet Grandpa Unwin, Provincial Grand Primo in Masonry, as he shares his wisdom passed down through generations. Explore The Fontana Fraterna, a public source in Isernia that has quenched thirsts while fostering unity among its citizens for centuries. Uncover timeless teachings through "The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son, " depicted vividly in chromolitho form. Marvel at another certificate from Ancient Order of Hibernians membership dating back decades ago - a testament to enduring brotherhood. Capture moments frozen in glass plates like "Sweet Idleness" set against Naples' backdrop or ponder over intriguing insights offered by "Interesting side lights on words work. " Admire exquisite artistry displayed by "The Browne Brothers" painted meticulously on vellum during 1598. Witness fraternity come alive within Moose Temple located at Seattle's 8th and University Street under Loyal Order of Moose's watchful eye. Immerse yourself in conversations held within Spa, Belgium's Le Salon de Conversation - where bonds are forged over shared interests. Finally, meet a Shriner Mason from Crescent Lodge who exemplifies charity intertwined with fellowship. These glimpses into various fraternities remind us that beyond their rituals lie foundations built upon unity, service, and lifelong connections.