Guide to the records of the Eastern Star, Order of Brentwood Chapter #476
- Repository
- Heinz History Center
- Title
- Eastern Star, Order of Brentwood Chapter #476 records
- Creator
- Eastern Star, Order of Brentwood Chapter #476
- Collection Number
- MSS 867
- Extent
- .25 linear feet (1 box)
- Date
- 1947-1988
- Abstract
- The Brentwood Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.) was constituted in 1934. The Brentwood Chapter of the O.E.S. papers document the Kraft Klub and the Officers Club meetings in which they covered chapter business, organized fundraisers, and made items to give away or to sell to raise money for charity.The Brentwood Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.) was constituted in 1934. The Brentwood Chapter of the O.E.S. papers document the Kraft Klub and the Officers Club meetings in which they covered chapter business, organized fundraisers, and made items to give away or to sell to raise money for charity.
- Language
- The material in this collection is in English.
- Publisher
- Heinz History Center
- Address
- 1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
History
The Brentwood Chapter of the O.E.S. records document the Kraft Klub and the Officers Club meetings in which members covered chapter business, organized fundraisers, and created items to sell in an effort to raise money for charity. The collection includes minutes for meetings of both groups, which details the activities of the members. The records also include correspondence which consists mostly of thank you notes for donations given. There are also programs and sheet music used at meetings and formal ceremonies, and a few photographs and slides of members.
Scope and Content Notes
The Brentwood Chapter of the O.E.S. records document the Kraft Klub and the Officers Club meetings in which members covered chapter business, organized fundraisers, and created items to sell in an effort to raise money for charity. The collection includes minutes for meetings of both groups, which details the activities of the members. The records also include correspondence which consists mostly of thank you notes for donations given. There are also programs and sheet music used at meetings and formal ceremonies, and a few photographs and slides of members.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of F. Jean Weaver in December 1988.
Preferred Citation
Eastern Star, Order of Brentwood Chapter #476, 1947-1988, MSS 867,Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Lorraine Gess in October 2012.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Related Materials
Ritual of the Order Eastern Star, published by the authority of the General Grand Chapter Call Number: HS853.5 .R613 1917 d
Subjects
- Order of the Eastern Star.
- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
- Brentwood (Pa.)
- Charities--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
- Fraternal organizations--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.