Order of the Eastern Star collection, ca. 1972-2015
Scope and Contents
The first item in this subcollection is a binder, entitled Eastern Star Manual and Code Book of Instructions (though the jumbled manner in which the text is printed on the front cover of the binder makes this title at best an interpretation). Though it is dated 1972, the documents within the binder do not seem to date from 1972. Rather, much of the space within this binder is taken up by two documents: a year book, c. 1984-1985, of the Faith Chapter No. 504, Order of the Eastern Star; and the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Chapter, The Order of the Eastern Star, State of Georgia. Also included inside this binder are handwritten notes pertaining to calendars sold and a copy of the 1986-1987 yearbook of the Faith Chapter, No. 504, Order of the Eastern Star.
The other items are directories and programs, as follows: Reflections of Beauty 1979-1980: State of Georgia Directory of Chapters Order of the Eastern Star; The Wonders of God 1983-1984: State of Georgia Directory of Chapters Order of the Eastern Star; and Love and Memories 1985-1986: State of Georgia Order of the Eastern Star Directory of Chapters; a April 24, 2012, program for the Statham Chapter No. 316, Order of the Eastern Star; a April 20, 2013 program for the Athens Chapter No. 268, District 24, Order of the Eastern Star; a April 23, 2013 program for the Statham Chapter No. 316, Order of the Eastern Star; a February 15, 2014 program for District 24, Order of the Eastern Star, on the occasion of an Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron Sister Carol J. Powell; the 2014-2015 directory for the Athens Chapter No. 268, Order of the Eastern Star; and an undated program for a 2014-2015 meeting of an unidentified chapter (based on the cover design, this program also comes from the Statham Chapter). Also included is a copy, c. 1974, of the by-laws of the Faith Chapter No. 504.
Dates
- ca. 1972-2015
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access. The exception is the Order of the Eastern Star collection, the directories included in which list the personal addresses and phone numbers of members. These directories are not available to the public.
Biographical / Historical
Founded by Rob Morris with the specific goal of including women in Freemasonry, the Order of the Eastern Star expanded under the leadership of Robert Macoy in the late Nineteenth Century.
Extent
.1125 Linear Feet (One of eight folders in a full legal document box and one of seven folders in a full legal document box: .0525 linear feet and .06 linear feet, respectively)
Overview
Directories and similar publications of the Order of the Eastern Star for the state of Georgia.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Karen Windheim
Bibliography
Physical Description
Fair to good
Repository Details
Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606