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Order of the Eastern Star Records and Minutes for Dora, Alabama, Chapter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4286

Scope and Contents

One ledger recording the minutes of the Dora, Alabama, chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, an appendant organization to the Masons.

Dates

  • 1907 - 1909

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Established in 1850, the Order of the Eastern Star created a space for men and women to participate in Masonic traditions together, as traditional Freemasonry only accepts male participants. The idea for such an order came from Dr. Rob Morris and his wife, Charlotte. The pair designed the foundation of the Order, using biblical heroines to establish lessons and values. In 1867, Robert Macoy took over the organizational planning and published a ritual for the Order. The first Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was established in 1867.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Overview

One ledger recording the minutes of the Dora, Alabama, chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The University of Alabama Libraries acquired the Order of the Eastern Star Records and Minutes for Dora, Alabama, Chapter in 2020.

Related Materials

MSS.1810 Order of the Eastern Star, Equity Lodge Number 29, records MSS.1074 Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter register of visitors

Processing Information

Processed by Jessica Rayman, February 2021.
Title
Guide to the Order of the Eastern Star Records and Minutes for Dora, Alabama, Chapter
Status
Completed
Author
Jessica Rayman
Date
June 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513